Exclusionary School Discipline and School Achievement for Middle and High School Students, by Race and Ethnicity
Exclusionary School Discipline and School Achievement for Middle and High School Students, by Race and Ethnicity
Camila Cribb Fabersunne,Seung Yeon Lee,4 Authors,Meghan D. Morris
TLDR
It may be beneficial for pediatricians and other health care professionals to screen for exclusion, as experiencing ESD events may affect health across the life course, and it may be useful to categorize E SD events as an adverse childhood experience and abolish the practice from schools as a disciplinary measure.
Abstract
Key Points Question Is exclusionary school discipline (ESD) associated with grade point average (GPA) in racially and ethnically minoritized students? Findings This cohort study evaluated 16 849 middle and high school students from a single large urban district in California over 3 years. Having experienced an ESD event in the first year was associated with a lower average GPA by 0.88 points; Black and Latine students experienced more events and more significantly lower GPA by over half a grade point. Meaning The findings of this study suggest there are racial and ethnic disparities in ESD events, and ESD may itself be considered an adverse childhood experience.