By Mark MacDonald Some kids always do what they’re supposed to. Others need a nudge every now and then to encourage proper behavior. Both types of students benefit from a system that rewards them for doing the right thing instead of simply punishing them when they mess up. Positive behavior isn’t always automatic. Some students do the right thing on their own. Others need guidance and support. All students benefit from positive recognition for doing the right thing. Research suggests that traditional approaches to school discipline (such as detentions and suspensions) have, at best, only a short-term effect on student …
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