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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Teacher banned for life after giving student hard slap' for laughing at classmate

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools

Restorative justice in NYC schools often becomes rote checkbox exercises; meaningful healing requires authentic student-led participation, trust, and measures beyond suspension rates.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Strict rules can foster calm classrooms. But some students pay the price

Students with disabilities, like Levent with ADHD, face disproportionate suspensions that may reflect misinterpretation of disability behaviors and harm academic progress.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

11 Things Teachers Secretly Wish Parents Would Stop Doing ASAP

The most glaring of these are when parents complain to a teacher or administrator about a behavior rule being enforced and push back against it. An example is when a student violates the technology AUP (Acceptable Use Policy), and the teacher enforces the consequence. Let's say a student uses a school device in an unacceptable way, such as to bully another student online. The student is expected to accept the punishment as stated in the AUP to reteach behavioral expectations.
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fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

TIFF 2025: Bad Apples, Eternity, Sacrifice | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

A teacher shackles a disruptive student, restoring classroom order while creating moral and practical consequences.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Racial Trauma in Schools: Breaking the Cycle Before It Starts

Black students, on average, face lower graduation rates, fewer college pathways, and long-term economic consequences. But racial trauma makes this gap worse. Whether it's being underestimated in the classroom, forced to walk through metal detectors every morning, or exposed to viral videos of police brutality, Black children absorb daily messages that erode their focus, sense of safety, and confidence. Research shows that the stress of combating stereotypes and discrimination even elevates cortisol (the stress hormone), impairing learning and motivation.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

School safety choices contrast strict, punitive 'zero tolerance' measures with softer, restorative policies aimed at equity and reduced arrests.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Black Students Still Receive More Punishment in Schools

Black students were approximately 3.6 times more likely to be suspended out of school, 2.5 times more likely to be suspended in school, and 3.4 times more likely to be expelled compared to white students.
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SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

A chat, a snack and a chance to cool down: How one California school district kept far fewer kids from getting in trouble

The wellness center at Oceanside High School fosters communication and support for students, contributing to significantly reduced suspension rates.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Dad outraged after daughter suspended for standing up to male bully in wild high school brawl

A girl was suspended after defending herself against a male bully who assaulted her during class.
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