Additional research and attention is needed — particularly in Canada — to provide schools with evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally attuned approaches to school discipline.
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Despite a ‘damning’ report, the alternative education system still works wonders with students outside the mainstream. What it needs is more money and commitment.
An early childhood development expert explains why so many preschoolers are kicked out of child care, and what to do if it happens to your child.
Abuse, neglect or witnessing violence at home can lead kids to misbehave. Some schools are doing away with expulsions to focus on childhood trauma instead.
There are a number of evidence based practices that have shown to dramatically reduce challenging student behaviour at school. Here are five of them.
What are the rules around suspensions and expulsions in NSW, and the rest of Australia? And what needs to be done to reduce discrimination?
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Professor and Academic Head, Special Education and Educational Psychology, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Monash University
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Professor and Director, Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion, University of South Australia
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Bruce Johnson is a Friend of The Conversation.
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