Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.

This guide provides solutions to common problems educators may face in implementing circles, such as students being silent, the process taking too long, or students exhibiting behaviors that derail the circle.

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