The author cites data indicating that black students are suspended from school at significantly higher rates than white students. How has this been reflected in your own experience? Give specific examples.

The Root of Discipline Disparities by James E. Ford
https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/the-root-of-discipline-disparities
1. The author cites data indicating that black students are suspended from school at significantly higher rates than white students. How has this been reflected in your own experience? Give specific examples.
2. What discipline practices are commonly utilized in your school? Do you think there are disparities in who gets disciplined by race, gender, ethnicity, ability/disability or other factors? Why or why not?
3. The author suggests that the following strategies can translate into more equitable disciplined practices: implicit bias training for staff, positive behavior interventions and support, social and emotional learning strategies and restorative justice practices. Which two of these strategies do you think will be the most successful in eliminating racial disparities in discipline? Identify the name of an additional strategy that should be considered? Give specific reasons for your answer.

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