CHALLENGE LACK OF REAL-TIME BEHAVIOR DATA Challenges ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS St. Louis, Mo. In 2015-16, St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) launched a pilot of the Kickboard school culture system in five elementary schools. The schools saw dramatic reductions in suspensions and discipline referrals, and increases in positive behaviors. Thanks to the success of the pilot, SLPS expanded the use of Kickboard to 20 additional schools during the 2016-17 school year. “To maximize the learning experience for every child, it’s essential to focus on academic rigor, and school climate and culture,” said David Hardy, deputy superintendent of academics for SLPS.“ This is critically important because of what we’re seeing in St. Louis and in schools across the country. At the national level, the

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