School Use of Excessive Suspensions for Minority Students with Challenging Behaviors

• Main Author: Hopkins, Jacquelyn Kay
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: English
• Published: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; African American Students; Behavior Problems; Discipline Policy; Disproportionate Representation; Education Policy; Educational Environment; Educational leadership; Middle School education; Minority Group Students; Multicultural Education; Outcomes of Education; School Safety; Student Behavior; Suspension; Zero Tolerance Policy

Many U.S. school leaders continue to use the punitive discipline policies to address disciplinary infractions, despite evidence that this approach may be counterproductive. Restorative discipline offers a strategic approach to potentially decrease student suspension for disciplinary infractions. Des...