School suspension lists produced at the state and national level, indicate an overrepresentation of students with identified learning disabilities and are from racial/ethnic minority and low socio-economic groups. The main focus of this study was to explore this phenomenon and the relationship between principal beliefs on the use of suspension and…

Educational leaders have a substantial degree of control over students and generally have a tremendous influence on the decisions that they make. District administrators are already involved in comprehensive efforts to stem sexual harassment, teen violence and bullying; therefore, they may be well positioned to identify and address the problem of…

Middle and high school students subjected to harsh school discipline policies and practices such as suspensions and expulsions are more likely to disengage from the classroom and course work, and increases their chances of dropping out, according to this new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education. The report recommends implementing…