School discipline can be predicted, new research says. Is it preventable?
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed for the first time the dynamic nature of student discipline during an academic year. According to the research, daily school discipline rates increase significantly faster for Black students than for their white counterparts. This granular information can help educators keep tabs on escalating school tension and could even help teachers and school officials ward off potential discipline-causing incidents. The research highlights the importance of monitoring daily discipline rate fluctuations throughout the school year to better understand and address the racial disparities in school discipline. Read full article here