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What was the primary focus of the landmark study tracking Texas students?
What was the primary focus of the landmark study tracking Texas students?
Which group was found to be disproportionately punished compared to others?
Which group was found to be disproportionately punished compared to others?
What effect does removing children from school have on their behavior, according to recent studies?
What effect does removing children from school have on their behavior, according to recent studies?
How have the racial differences in suspension rates changed since the early 1970s?
How have the racial differences in suspension rates changed since the early 1970s?
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What do teachers need to create to help manage student behavior fairly?
What do teachers need to create to help manage student behavior fairly?
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What is suggested as an effective approach to classroom management?
What is suggested as an effective approach to classroom management?
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What was a critical need expressed for schools in managing student behavior?
What was a critical need expressed for schools in managing student behavior?
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What is the primary concern regarding the policies and practices discussed in relation to schools?
What is the primary concern regarding the policies and practices discussed in relation to schools?
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What was described as a top predictor of dropout rates?
What was described as a top predictor of dropout rates?
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What role do police officers play in some school districts according to the discussed content?
What role do police officers play in some school districts according to the discussed content?
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Which students are mentioned as being disproportionately affected by disciplinary actions leading to the school-to-prison pipeline?
Which students are mentioned as being disproportionately affected by disciplinary actions leading to the school-to-prison pipeline?
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What is the implication of the term 'school-to-prison pipeline'?
What is the implication of the term 'school-to-prison pipeline'?
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What action did the NAACP and Dignity in Schools take regarding the school-to-prison pipeline issue?
What action did the NAACP and Dignity in Schools take regarding the school-to-prison pipeline issue?
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What type of issues does the U.S. Department of Justice complaint highlight?
What type of issues does the U.S. Department of Justice complaint highlight?
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How much more likely are African-American students to be suspended or expelled compared to their white classmates?
How much more likely are African-American students to be suspended or expelled compared to their white classmates?
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What trend was observed regarding school resource officers between 1997 and 2007?
What trend was observed regarding school resource officers between 1997 and 2007?
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What can a teacher's decision to refer a student for punishment often lead to?
What can a teacher's decision to refer a student for punishment often lead to?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of harsh disciplinary measures in schools?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of harsh disciplinary measures in schools?
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What is one potential consequence of the school-to-prison pipeline mentioned in the reading?
What is one potential consequence of the school-to-prison pipeline mentioned in the reading?
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What does Durbin mean when he describes schools as a 'gateway to the criminal justice system'?
What does Durbin mean when he describes schools as a 'gateway to the criminal justice system'?
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Which group accounts for the majority of school-related arrests according to the data?
Which group accounts for the majority of school-related arrests according to the data?
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What is the consequence of zero-tolerance policies as mentioned in the reading?
What is the consequence of zero-tolerance policies as mentioned in the reading?
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What was the finding related to the rates of arrest for children at school compared to a generation ago?
What was the finding related to the rates of arrest for children at school compared to a generation ago?
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What recommendation does Katzerman suggest instead of pushing children out of the classroom?
What recommendation does Katzerman suggest instead of pushing children out of the classroom?
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Study Notes
The School-to-Prison Pipeline
- The School-to-Prison Pipeline is a phenomenon that disproportionately pushes students, especially racial minorities and students with disabilities, out of the classroom and into the criminal justice system.
- Policies and practices that contribute to the pipeline include zero-tolerance policies, increased police presence in schools, harsh disciplinary tactics, and automatic punishments leading to suspensions.
- Black students are disproportionately affected, being 3.5 times more likely than white students to be suspended or expelled.
- Students with disabilities are also overrepresented in the pipeline, with one report finding that while 8.6% of public school children have disabilities, they make up 32% of youth in juvenile detention centers.
- Research shows that removing children from school does not improve their behavior and can negatively impact their educational outcomes.
Avoiding the Pipeline
- Schools can combat the pipeline by implementing positive behavior interventions and supports, compiling annual reports on disciplinary actions, and creating agreements with law enforcement and court systems to limit arrests and the use of restraints in schools.
- Schools can also promote fairness by providing clear explanations of infractions and prescribed responses in the student code of conduct, and setting appropriate limits on the use of law enforcement in public schools.
- Teachers play a critical role in diverting students from the pipeline by taking a more responsive and less punitive approach in the classroom.
- Teachers can help keep students engaged and on track by knowing their students well, using effective discipline strategies, and working with families to create a supportive environment.
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This quiz explores the School-to-Prison Pipeline phenomenon, focusing on its impact on students, particularly racial minorities and those with disabilities. It examines the policies that contribute to this issue and discusses potential strategies for schools to combat this trend. Test your knowledge about the consequences and solutions related to this critical topic in education.
