Students are part of the positive climate solution

FALLBROOK – Distraction, balancing, supporting, reasoning, active listening, and asking for help are techniques that a diverse group of seventh and eighth grade Potter Junior High School students learned during a two-day Safe School Ambassador training on Sept. 12 and 13. Students are empowered to use these tools when they are interacting with their fellow classmates to stop mistreatment and create a positive school climate.

Potter Junior High is in their second consecutive year implementing this program, including 58 students and 15 adult “family group leaders” composed of teachers, sch...