Reimagining School Discipline for the 21st Century Student: Engaging Students,Practitioners, and Community Members

School disciplinary practices often fail to engage students, practitioners, and communities, leading to punitive approaches that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Reimagining School Discipline for the 21st Century aims to address this issue by highlighting the assets and strengths of historically marginalized students and the professional knowledge of school personnel. It examines the existence of school on student groups who are afflicted the most, including African American, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ+ populations, and offers best-practices to better and critically engage students based on their cultural, racial/ethnic, and social emotional learning assets. The book is intended for stakeholders, policy makers, social workers, school counselors, school administrators, teachers, and community organizers who want to make impactful and socially-just changes in their school(s) immediately.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2021
Publisher: Information Age Publishing

School disciplinary practices often fail to consider how to engage students, practitioners, and communities to implement transformative changes that reduce or eliminate punitive school discipline approaches. Reimagining School Discipline for the 21st Century focuses on the assets and strengths of historically marginalized students and the professional knowledge of school personnel as potential solutions to address school discipline disproportionality. Instead of addressing the issue of school discipline disproportionality as a whole, the book examines the experiences of specific student groups who are disproportionately affected by it, including African American, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ+ populations. These disparities can negatively impact academic growth. However, within these disparities, there are opportunities to better engage students based on their cultural, racial/ethnic, and social emotional learning assets.

One of the key features of this book is its purpose and audience reach. Each chapter was written by scholars or practitioners with a specific affinity for a particular student group or profession, providing a genuine perspective and knowledge based on firsthand experiences. Additionally, all the chapters address the pressing issue of school discipline within their respective groups and offer best practices for serving the assets of students in K-12 school settings.

The intended audience for this book is diverse and includes educators, administrators, policymakers, and community members who are interested in addressing school discipline disproportionality and improving the educational experiences of all students. The book offers valuable insights and strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive school environments that support student success.

In conclusion, Reimagining School Discipline for the 21st Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in addressing school discipline disproportionality and improving the educational experiences of all students. Its focus on the assets and strengths of historically marginalized students and the professional knowledge of school personnel provides a unique perspective and offers practical solutions to this complex issue. By engaging students, practitioners, and communities, we can create more equitable and inclusive school environments that support student success.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648026478