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The Center for the Study of Scholastic Discipline

The Center for the Study of Scholastic Discipline is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization devoted to studying and recommending educational policies that promote culturally-aware equity in educational discipline.

Our Mission:

We are committed to fostering inclusive and equitable educational environments by studying and advocating for policies that prioritize cultural awareness and fairness in disciplinary practices.

We strive to promote educational systems where every student is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or identity. Through rigorous research, collaboration with stakeholders, and the dissemination of evidence-based recommendations, we aim to dismantle inequitable disciplinary practices and promote positive, restorative approaches that empower all students to thrive academically and socially.

It is difficult to change that which is not measured. We use measurement tools based on best practices for discipline policies, implementations, and outcomes. We score school districts by those measures, publish those results for district and community review and offer suggestions for improvement.

Our center is dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and excellence in education for all.

Why we are doing this

Disparate discipline practices in educational institutions have been shown to disproportionately affect marginalized students, leading to long-term negative consequences such as the perpetuation of the "school-to-prison pipeline."

Studies have highlighted the correlation between harsh disciplinary measures and increased likelihood of students entering the criminal justice system instead of receiving the support they need to thrive academically and personally. The Center for the Study of Scholastic Discipline aims to address these issues by advocating for policies that promote fairness, inclusivity, and support for all students.