Poster #50 - Deconstructing Discipline: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Disciplinary Policies in New York State's Capital District

• In Event: 79.052 - MTCC Poster Session 19
  In Poster Session: 79.052-5 - Critical Educators for Social Justice Poster Session

Abstract

Current data shows large disparities in disciplinary actions experienced by students of color as opposed to their White classmates. Discourse and policy language in school Codes of Conduct can reflect the endemic nature of racism in society which in turn negatively impacts students of color. Utilizing statistical, sentiment, and critical discourse analysis, this research provides a more complete view of the impact of policy on the disproportionality of discipline in schools. This research examines how racism and classism interact with discipline in schools and how this contributes to high dropout rates and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Authors

• Emily Casey-Wagemaker, New York University

• Jessica Sierk, St. Lawrence University

• Daniel Look, St. Lawrence University