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  • College. Work. Starting a business. KC grads with disabilities have options

    Maria Benevento

    April 28, 2022 |

    The Kansas City Beacon |

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    The Transition Academy connects people with mental and physical disabilities with helpful resources to increase their access to jobs and higher education. The group also connects families with resources, experiences, and knowledge to create a smooth transition out of high school for students with disabilities and provides a Facebook community for families to connect and share insights.

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  • Two KCK schools shifting focus from punishment to make schools safer, reduce suspensions

    Maria Benevento

    July 02, 2021 |

    The Kansas City Beacon |

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    Restorative discipline in classrooms is allowing students to focus on building relationships and repairing harm instead of suffering punishments. The practice prioritizes communication in an effort to emphasize community as well as reduce suspensions. The technique has had proven success in other schools, resulting in dramatic decreases in safety offenses.

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