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For Parents + Educators
Data reflecting children's needs are crucial for informed decision-making. Understanding and analyzing such data allows policymakers, educators, and advocates to tailor their policy approaches to the needs of each child.
By identify the trends and patterns associated with school suspensions over time, we can better understand evidence-based strategies to address school disciplinary challenges.
Recommended Reading:
The Children’s Agenda: Solutions Not Suspensions: Ending Suspensions for Young Children
The Legal Aid Society: What You Need to Know About School Suspensions
Westchester Children’s Association’s School Suspensions in New York State Data Dashboard
Racial Disparities
During the 2018-2019 school year, Black and Latinx students represented 67% of the student body, but were involved in 84% of suspensions in New York City schools.