ACEs Connection member Jim Sporleder and his great work at Lincoln High School are mentioned repeatedly in the Seattle Times Letters to the Editor. Here are the laudatory snippets:
"I would venture to guess that any educator, counselor, parent, administrator or student would want to implement the communication model Principal Jim Sporleder does in his school (treating students respectfully and having them become part of the decision-making process) — and kudos for him for doing so." –Ellen K. Reichman, Kirkland
"I have been reading the articles regarding student suspensions and expulsions. Someone finally got it right. Thank you, Jerry Large, for your article about the work of Jim Sporleder....If our education systems would apply Sporleder’s approach at an early age, teachers like Dan Magill would not feel they have to sacrifice students like “Rheece” for the greater good." –Anita Hidalgo, Seattle
"In the midst of the U.S. Department of Education investigating Seattle Public Schools and its expulsion practices, it is encouraging to read Jerry Large’s “Better ways to change misbehavior.” It is unfortunate that the practices of Jim Sporleder at Lincoln High School seem to be the exception....I hope that more teachers and administrators take advantage of the research conducted and funded through our education system. Information is available to help students and our schools and could be better utilized, just as Sporleder has done." –Mindy Kohanski, Seattle
Incredible work you are doing Jim!
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