Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, Virginia issues behavior referrals for kindness, in an attempt to boost student confidence.

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VIENNA, VA — At Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, students are actively trying to get write-ups. That's because these "write-ups" are really positive referrals to reward students for acts of kindness.

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