In-school and out-of-school suspension is so last year.
Huntington Middle School in West Virginia has come up with a unique-- and effective-- way to deal with a student's poor behavior: reverse suspension, which requires the parent of the suspended student to attend class with their child.
According to Principal Frank Barnett, this “creative method for addressing non-violent, non–verbally abusive behavior has helped the school reduce student suspensions by two-thirds.” Barnett also said the number of bad behavior incidents has been cut in half.
Nothing like a little parental embarrassment to motivate a kid.
Source: The Stir; Photo: Getty Images