School Demographic Variables and Out-of-School Suspension Rates: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of a Large, Ethnically Diverse School District.

Mendez, Linda M. Raffaele; Knoff, Howard M.; Ferron, John M.

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ERIC Number: EJ646834

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Publication Date: 2002

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School Demographic Variables and Out-of-School Suspension Rates: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of a Large, Ethnically Diverse School District.

Mendez, Linda M. Raffaele; Knoff, Howard M.; Ferron, John M.

Psychology in the Schools, v39 n3 p259-77 May 2002

Study examined out-of-school suspensions among elementary and secondary schools (N=97). Although student demographic variables were strongly related to a school's suspension rate, school comparisons showed that not all schools with a high percentage of at-risk students have a high suspension rate. Discusses results in terms of school discipline reform. (JDM)

Descriptors: Discipline, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, High School Students, Measures (Individuals), Secondary School Students, Social Influences, Student Characteristics, Suspension

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED544799; ED544800

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