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Student Safety and Wellness Topic of PA Discussion

Wes Platt

22 Apr 2024 — 1 min read

Source: National Center for School Safety

The People’s Alliance Education Action Team on April 23 is hosting a community conversation about restorative practices in Durham Public Schools.

The Zoom meeting, called “Safety, Wellness, and Restorative Practices: The Schools Our Students Deserve,” is scheduled for 6 p.m. It’s expected to feature a DPS student and parent, two restorative practice coordinators, and a DPS representative.

Attendees should RSVP on the People’s Alliance website to receive a link to the meeting.

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