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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing that I've observed over the years, on DCUM and in real life: among a certain group of NW DC parents, there is a huge desire to see harsh punishment for kids involved in even the slightest amount of misbehavior, circumstances be damned, at Hardy or Wilson. I often wonder why they are so bloodthirsty.[/quote] I don't agree with it but I get it. Parents don't want their children's learning disrupted by students with behavioral issues. They are also concerned that problematic behavior may be directed at their children. The biggest indictment against harsh punishment is the lack of evidence that it's effective. That's particularly true of out of school suspensions. Programs that help students resolve issues with their peers show promise but the schools are not consistent in utilizing these approaches. Programs like restorative justice should be common throughout the system and supported by DCPS[/quote]
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