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 schools immediately.

Format: Hardback
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. Rather than addressing the issue of school discipline disproportionality as a whole, this book examines the specific experiences of students from African American, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ+ populations, who are disproportionately affected by these practices. These disparities can negatively impact academic growth. However, within these disparities, there are opportunities to better engage and critically support students based on their cultural, racial/ethnic, and social emotional learning assets.

One of the key features of this book is its purpose and wide-reaching audience. Each chapter was written by scholars or practitioners with a specific affinity for a particular student group or profession, providing a unique 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 committed to addressing school discipline disproportionality and promoting positive school environments. The book aims to provide valuable insights and strategies that can be applied to improve school discipline practices and create more equitable learning environments for all students.

In conclusion, Reimagining School Discipline for the 21st Century is a valuable resource that offers a comprehensive and nuanced approach to addressing school discipline disproportionality. By focusing on the assets and strengths of historically marginalized students and the professional knowledge of school personnel, the book provides a roadmap for implementing transformative changes that can reduce or eliminate punitive school discipline approaches. Its wide-reaching audience and practical insights make it an essential tool for educators, administrators, policymakers, and community members who are dedicated to creating more equitable and supportive school environments for all students.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648026485