Sunday, November 26, 2006

School Suspension: Effects and Alternatives

School Suspension Effects and Alternatives

An Advocates for Children and Youth brief (April 2006), School Suspension: Effects and Alternatives, on the increasing suspension rate in Maryland’s public schools raises many concerns. To name a few are juvenile justice, health and safety, and an increasing financial drain on administrative and instructional time. The 14 page summary explores effective alternatives to suspension by addressing the underlying causes of disruptive behavior.

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