Failings of the Current U.S Exclusionary Discipline Regime and Possible Positive Alternatives
By Gavin Alvarado Photo by FangXiaNuo Disciplinary action and exclusion always stokes discussion regarding its issues of disparity and overuse. Advocates of traditionalist teaching styles might argue that disciplinary action in both its current and historical forms instill in students a deep respect for authority and a fear of repercussions for wrongdoings. Alternatively, with the development of newer disciplinary strategies in the modern era, others advocate for a more holis