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Pittsburgh Cuts School Fights 130 to 10

8/26/2026

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  • 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.