Education should not be a punishment; it should be an equalizing factor, lifting children up and out of poverty. Unfortunately, students in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas don’t have the same shot as other children, and too often fall victim to the school-to-prison pipeline due to their inability to cope with the frustrations stemming from their environment.



Schools may be punishing actions they see, but they need to put more into place that can address the root causes of the issues and provide kids with the tools they need to effectively manage their stress, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts