Morning Read: Study says a little empathy can keep kids in school
LA School Report | May 13, 2016
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The key to reducing school suspensions? Treat kids with empathy, says study
Researchers from Stanford University found that when teachers are reminded to approach students with an empathic mindset, rates of school suspensions go down. Students who get suspended from school are more likely to later drop out and face jail time. By Rebecca Klein, Huffington Post
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