SPP Pamphlet
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Transcript of SPP Pamphlet
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Why should we care? Because of the kids; the very reason you decided to become an educator (hopefully).
It can be easy to succumb to cynicism after many years of teaching bad kids, but you just cant.
Dont be one more person in their life that doesnt believe in them.
I know, easier said than done, right?
As educators, we all have a lot on our plates. But the fact is that we, as a society cannot afford (both fiscally and culturally) to keep doing what we are doing.
No one expects you to be perfect, but the mark of a good teacher is trying to do right by your students. Sometimes, we succeed in this, but not always.
The important thing is that we all take the necessary steps towards improving our teaching practices, and the advice laid out in this pamphlet provides you with some of those steps.
Breaking the School-to-
Prison Pipeline
A guide to more effective discipline
By Megan Weissmann
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Treat young offenders like
your own child.
The US has 25% of the worlds prison population, but only 5% of the worlds population
Prison Population has risen 700% since 1970
58% of all males in federal and state prison do not have a High School Diploma
The US spends $70 Billion annually on incarceration, probation, and parole
Steps to breaking this trend What can we, as educators, do to help these students avoid the path that has been laid out for them? Here are some helpful tips and tricks that will make your discipline
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Communicate with your students in a meaningful way
Inform your students about the resources available to them for support
Avoid punitive discipline when dealing with students
Practice preventative discipline whenever possible
Control your biases when dealing with students
Allow your students to express themselves openly
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Take time to build healthy and open relationships with studentsit will pay off
Reduce, prevent, and improve harmful behavior
Resolve conflictsdont ignore them
Hold individuals and groups accountable for their actions
Throw out your zero-tolerance policy
Dont get discouraged! Every childs future is worth your frustration
Know the Facts
The School-to-Prison Pipeline is a national trend whereby students are funneled out of public schools and into the