Suspending Students Isn't Effective. Here's What Schools Should Do Instead


Suspending students often has a damning effect - kids isolate themselves and are put on the path to a life of being punished. But at Audubon Middle School, instead of simply penalizing misbehavior, the strategy involves talking through the reasons why a child is acting out - prioritizing resolution over retribution, it’s all about keeping kids in school while maintaining the best learning environment.

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