K–12 Education: Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and More Severe Discipline in School Than Other Girls

This report examined discipline disparities among girls in public schools. Black girls faced more and harsher forms of discipline than other girls. The study found that Black girls received harsher punishments than White girls, even for similar infractions. Black girls also reported they feel less safe and less connected to their schools than other groups of girls, which can their impact educational outcomes.

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