February 20, 2026
IDRA Youth-Led Study Examines Discipline in Atlanta-area Schools
Key Takeaways
Youth researchers documented significant discipline disparities affecting Black girls in Atlanta-area schools.
Youth researchers documented significant discipline disparities affecting Black girls in Atlanta-area schools.
Black girls experience disproportionate suspensions and expulsions that disrupt learning and well-being.
Black girls experience disproportionate suspensions and expulsions that disrupt learning and well-being.
Students reported biased discipline practices and school environments that feel hostile and unsafe.
Students reported biased discipline practices and school environments that feel hostile and unsafe.
The study calls for policy changes to replace exclusionary discipline with fair, supportive approaches.
The study calls for policy changes to replace exclusionary discipline with fair, supportive approaches.