Fixing a High School

Fixing a school is something we all can relate to as teachers. However, I don't know if he is doing anything different or revolutionary that hasn't already been tried.  Schools - secondary or primary are difficult entities to make passive for the sake of learning; how can we get kids on seats and learning, if they have no respect for teachers in the beginning?  I am positive there are schools here in Australia that could benefit from his knowledge.  What do you think? 

How a high-school principal curbed suspensions with a bit of compassion - http://klou.tt/8em3rwpjezgb