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Story summary
- Principal Crystal Caldwell cut school fights from 130 to 10 after adding safety huddles and a house system.
- She introduced daily safety huddles, restorative practices and a house system for students.
- Staff hold morning huddles to identify at-risk students and intervene early.
- Restorative practices replace detention with hallway cleaning and mediated apologies.
- Pittsburgh district will expand the house program after Duquesne schools reported a 74% disciplinary drop.
