S3E5 - To Suspend, Or Not To Suspend?

Within the context of phrases like “school to prison pipeline” and “restorative justice,” what do educators need to consider before making that fateful decision to suspend a student? In this episode we take a look at the controversial history of suspensions and the recent efforts to address systemic inequities in school discipline. How do policy changes and ongoing efforts to implement restorative practices inform our immediate classroom practice? Also, we review recent headlines in education including a major challenge to the use of the SAT and ACT for college admissions.