History of School Discipline Policies in the US

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What was the main focus of the child savers movement in the US?

Dealing with delinquent children from the underclass

When was compulsory education introduced in the US?

20th century

How was school discipline managed before zero tolerance policies?

Through psychiatric asylums

What was the reason behind the introduction of zero tolerance policies in the 1990s in the US?

To tackle the issue of increased violence among students

What was the outcome of the Goss v. Lopez Supreme Court decision?

It found due process violations in suspension of students

What do zero tolerance policies involve?

Predetermined and often severe consequences for student misbehaviors on school grounds

What influenced the implementation of zero tolerance policies?

The tough on crime movement and federal laws

What is a common characteristic of zero tolerance policies?

They often have predetermined and severe consequences for misbehaviors

What impact did the tough on crime era have on school discipline policies?

It impacted school discipline policies by making them more punitive

What event contributed to the implementation of zero tolerance policies?

The crack cocaine epidemic

What have zero tolerance policies resulted in?

Increased monitoring and security measures in schools

How do school shootings impact school safety policies?

They result in increased police presence, security, and monitoring in schools

Who has been disproportionately affected by zero tolerance policies?

Minority students and those with disabilities

What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

A process that leads to racial and punishment disparities for minority and disabled students

What does the school-to-prison pipeline refer to?

The increasing contact students have with the criminal justice system as a result of zero tolerance policies and other factors

How have people reacted to the implementation of zero tolerance policies?

With mixed reactions and concerns about the impact on learning

What was one of the primary goals of zero tolerance policies?

To decrease school violence

Study Notes

Compulsory education was introduced in the US for children aged 14+.
The child savers movement focused on underclass delinquent children.
Zero tolerance policies were introduced in the 1990s due to increased violence among students.
The Goss v. Lopez Supreme Court decision found due process violations in suspension.
Zero tolerance policies often have predetermined and severe consequences for misbehaviors.
The tough on crime era impacted school discipline policies.
School shootings are uncommon but have a significant impact on school safety policies.
Zero tolerance policies have led to increased police presence, security, and monitoring in schools.
The school-to-prison pipeline has resulted in racial and punishment disparities for minority and disabled students.
The No Child Left Behind Act and school resource officers are also relevant to school discipline policies.

Test your knowledge on the historical evolution of school discipline policies in the United States, from compulsory education to zero tolerance policies and their impact on students. Explore key court decisions, movements, and laws that have shaped school discipline.

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