| Title: |
Examining Racial Disparities in School Discipline throughout the Pandemic. EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1206 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Taylor Wilson; Gema Zamarro; Kaitlin Anderson; Sarah McKenzie; Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University |
| Source: |
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2025. |
| Availability: |
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
35 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Racial Differences; Racism; Discipline; Student Behavior; COVID-19; Pandemics; School Closing; Elementary Secondary Education; Student Characteristics; Institutional Characteristics; Racial Composition; Behavior Problems; Expulsion; Suspension; Substance Abuse; Violence; Weapons; Truancy |
| Geographic Terms: |
Arkansas |
| Abstract: |
This study explores trends and disparities in school discipline during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the persistence of racial gaps in exclusionary practices. Using student-level data from Arkansas from 2017/18 to 2022/23, we study how disciplinary outcomes relate to student race while controlling for factors such as the type and frequency of infractions, as well as the school level (elementary vs. secondary). Our findings show that while overall disciplinary incidents declined during the pandemic school closures, racial disparities in exclusionary discipline remained, with nonwhite students particularly affected. The analysis also reveals the role of district-level factors in these disparities, indicating systemic differences across school districts. By addressing gaps in discipline and pandemic research, this study emphasizes the importance of implementing equitable disciplinary policies in the post-pandemic education system. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
ED674104 |
| Database: |
ERIC |