Bad behavior in Virginia schools isn’t being treated with old-school discipline

10 News investigates the new age system of punishment and how it’s working

10 News investigates | Bad behavior at school isn’t being treated with old-school discipline. 10 News investigates the new age system of punishment and how it’s working.

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Bad behavior at school isn’t being treated with old-school discipline.

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“Everybody is focused on changing behavior instead of punishing students,” said one school administrator we talked to.

“I’d probably be fighting. Probably be in trouble,” explained one student, who said this approach has changed her. “They taught me to sit back and think about it, before actually reacting and lashing out.”

10 News investigates the new age system of punishment in Virginia and how it’s working on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. on WSLS 10 News.


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