Research Data Contradicts Presumptions of Zero Tolerance Policies
Research Article/Paper
"Are Zero Tolerance Policies Effective in the Schools? An Evidentiary Review and Recommendations," Skiba, Russell, et al. American Psychological Association Zero Tolerance Task Force (2006).
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Suspension Contributes To Dropping Out
Advocacy Report
"School House Hype: Two Years Later," Justice Policy Institute and the Children's Law Center (2000).
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Suspension Rates, Attendance and Dropout in a Kentucky Case Study
Research Article/Paper
Christle, Christine C., Michael Nelson, and Kristine Jolivette, “School Characteristics Related to the Use of Suspension,” Education and Treatment of Children, Vol. 27, No. 24, (2004).
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Suspensions in Early Grades Contribute to Dropout in Florida
Book
Rafaele Mendez, Linda M. "Predictors of suspensions and negative school outcomes: A longitudinal investigation." Wald Johanna and Daniel J. Losen, eds. Deconstructing the School to Prison Pipeline. New Directions for Youth Development, No. 99
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Discipline Has Greatest Impact on Pushout of Younger Students
Research Article/Paper
Sterns, Elizabeth and Elizabeth Glennie, "When and Why Dropouts Leave High School," Youth and Society, Vol. 38, No. 1, 26-57 (September 2006).
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Parents Document Suspensions and Pushouts in Los Angeles Schools
Advocacy Report
"More Education. Less Suspension. A Call to Action to Stop the Pushout Crisis in South Los Angeles," CADRE (June 2006).
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