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The Link Between Suspensions, Expulsions, and Dropout Rates
September 05, 2018
A preponderance of research shows that suspensions and expulsions do little to change behavior and can push students out of school altogether. For instance, being suspended just one time in the ninth grade is related to an increased risk of dropping out. Suspension can increase the chance of leaving school prior to graduation from 16 percent to a 32 percent.
Type: Opinion
TAG: School Discipline
promises: Effective Education, Caring Adults, Safe Places
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign, GradNation State Activation
Action Platform: School Climate
If teachers aren’t equipped to help trauma victims, students suffer. Learn from my story.
July 26, 2018
It took one of my kindergarten students, Andrew, to help me figure out how to handle my toughest teaching challenge.
Type: Opinion
TAG: Safe Schools, School Discipline
promises: Safe Places, Caring Adults
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign
Five Youth Quotes on What It’s Like to Be Suspended or Expelled
July 12, 2018
“All you got to do is to get suspended one time and you’re labeled. I see it, like they follow the same kids around, like everybody knows, ‘Hey, those are the bad kid.’”
Type: News
TAG: Youth Voice, School Discipline, Healthy Schools
promises: Effective Education, Caring Adults, Safe Places
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign, GradNation State Activation, Every School Healthy