school to prison pipeline

What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

• A system that encourages higher education for all students

• A set of policies that disproportionately affects students of color and those with disabilities, leading to higher incarceration rates

• A pathway from schools directly to employment opportunities

• A program designed to reduce classroom sizes and improve learning

How much more likely are African-American students to be suspended or expelled compared to their peers?

• 1.5 times more likely

• 3.5 times more likely

• 2 times more likely

• 5 times more likely

What percentage of the juvenile detention center population is represented by students with disabilities?

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

• 32%

What is a critical first step in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline?

• Expanding detention and suspension policies

• Increasing the number of school resource officers

• Implementing zero tolerance policies more strictly

• Equipping teachers with training to handle trauma-informed care

What is essential for dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline according to the video?

• Reducing the number of students in classrooms

• Strict enforcement of classroom rules

• Understanding and meeting students' unique needs with compassion

• Focusing solely on academic achievement