Lyons Community School
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This school in Brooklyn is trying to avoid suspensions, detentions and basically all other forms of traditional punishment.
Justice Panel in Tom Snell's class with students Sandra Lopez, Rodrigo Medel, Kenny Rodriguez, Genesis Santana, Xavier Reed, and Catherine Aracena. Adults Matt Rohrer, Jason Meilands and Darron Burgos
All photos by Adrianne Mathiowetz
Dean Darron Burgos pulls upperclassmen Angelly Germosen and Tiara Santiago out of class to check in with them about advising younger students.
An underclassman completes a pre-circle exercise designed to help articulate feelings.
Student Breeanah Sims with teacher Jesse Alexander.
Artwork placed in center of circle at the beginning of Chelsea Green's advisory class. Chelsea writes: "That is the centerpiece of my circle. It can help by giving a focal point during difficult discussions. We will build and add to it throughout the year, eventually it will become a reflection of our advisory."
Students sitting outside a side entrance after school.
Teacher Tom Snell introduces the day's Justice Panel topics.
Student reads "Justice Panel Training Guide" in advisory class.