An increase in the community spirit that the looping school provides encourages families to stay where they are. Children who move in and out are encouraged to become part of the group through activities and group meetings. Teachers are carefully selected for the process because of the effort it takes. If there is a problem, placement can be reviewed at the end of the first year. Sometimes there are conflicts between types of students.
Social issues are to be dealt with on a daily basis.
If the conflict continues and it inhibits learning, placement of some students will need reviewing. Yes, but having students for more than one year allows more flexibility to reinforce and review skills that you know your students may not have really understood the first time around. Children are able to make more connections between the material, and because of the trusting environment you establish, they become risk-takers who naturally increase their learning. Yes, but remember that you were able to see growth that the other teachers rarely get to see and also remember the relationship that was established will remain.