Despite Reform Efforts, Black Students Remain Disproportionately Suspended

Despite efforts to reform school discipline practices, Black students continue to be suspended at significantly higher rates than their white peers, according to a new report. The report, released by the [insert relevant organization], examines data from across the country and finds that Black students are more than twice as likely to be suspended as white students, even when accounting for factors like socioeconomic status. This disparity persists despite growing awareness of the negative impact of exclusionary discipline, which often leads to students missing crucial instruction and falling behind academically. The report’s authors urge schools to adopt more equitable and restorative approaches to discipline, focusing on addressing the root causes of student behavior and providing support rather than resorting to suspension.