Mind the Gap: Addressing the Disproportionate Rate of Discipline of Black Students in the Public Education System
Sophia McConnell
Disciplines
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Elementary Education | Secondary Education | Special Education and Teaching
Publication Date
2022
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.25778/esas-9q42
Abstract
Within public education, it has been shown that there is a disproportionate rate of discipline between Black and White students. A literature review was conducted to identify prevailing themes as to why this gap occurs, what factors maintain it, and what can educators do to reduce...