Topic: School Discipline

Ignoring Race Does Not Make School Discipline Race Neutral. It Makes Inequities Harder to Confront

August 18, 2026 by EdTrust

Black students have long faced some of the harshest discipline in our nation's schools. The Department of Education’s new guidance restricting consideration of race in school discipline will have dire consequences

2 Executive Orders That Hinder School Discipline Progress and Civil Rights

article-cropped June 25, 2025 by Kathryn E. Wiley

Two executive orders target K-12 school discipline for Black students and other underserved students, even though they are disciplined more than their white peers

The Power of Perception: A Tale of Two Different Educational Experiences

article-cropped February 26, 2025 by Deonte Iverson

To address inequities within student discipline, schools must move away from zero-tolerance discipline systems, which are not responsive to students

Unfair Punishments: How School Discipline Disproportionately Targets Students with Disabilities

article-cropped February 12, 2025 by Tatianna Zambrano, M. Ed.

The failure of discipline systems violates the rights of students with disabilities and leads to injustices in education outcomes.

Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments

article-cropped video November 18, 2024 by EdTrust

A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.

Arts in Restorative Justice Programs

article-cropped November 18, 2024 by Tierra Porter

Students need sufficient support; implementing restorative justice may be the key to unlock student success.

Sounding the Alarm on Black Girls and School Discipline

article-cropped September 26, 2024 by Nancy Duchesneau

Black girls are more likely to be disciplined than white girls—accounting for 37% of in-school suspensions.

Community Mobilization Guide

compass July 16, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust reached out to Measure for guidance on how to implement a community-led approach to evaluating and addressing challenges with Dallas Independent School District’s (Dallas ISD) disciplinary practices.

Avoiding The Talk: A Closer Look at Educator Influence on Racial Disparities in School Discipline

article-cropped March 20, 2024 by Eric Duncan, J.D.

Newly released CRDC data showcases a troubling reality within our nation’s schools: racial disparities in school discipline.