Case Study
Lyon Elementary Reduces Suspensions by Creating a Positive School Culture
Challenges LYON ACADEMY AT BLOW ELEMENTARY St. Louis Public Schools St. Louis, MO Part of St. Louis Public Schools, Lyon Academy began using Kickboard in August 2014 to improve student behavior. In its first semester of use, the urban Title I school reduced the number of in-school and out-of-school suspensions, and improved the school culture. In addition, Lyon Academy’s school leaders focused on saving teachers time and helping parents become more engaged. Lyon Academy at Blow Elementary is a K-8 magnet school in St. Louis Public Schools. Behavior was a big issue at the school, according to Wesley Owings, a teacher and elementary team leader at Lyon Academy. Lyon Elementary Reduces Suspensions by Creating a Positive School Culture Climate & Culture: From 200 Suspensions To Just