Pipeline - Theme 1 Exit Ticket

According to the ACLU, what do "zero-tolerance" policies do?

• Encourage creativity in schools

• Impose severe punishment regardless of circumstances

• Promote student engagement

• Reduce school violence

What does the document suggest is a consequence of inadequate resources in schools?

• Increased student engagement

• Higher dropout rates

• Improved test scores

• More extracurricular activities

What does the document say about Black and Brown students in relation to the school-to-prison pipeline?

• They are less affected than white students

• They experience suspension and expulsion at higher rates

• They receive more educational support

• They are unaffected by zero-tolerance policies

What does the document imply about the role of schools in the juvenile justice system?

• Schools often push students into the system

• Schools prevent students from entering the system

• Schools have no impact on the system

• Schools are solely educational institutions

What is the main consequence of failing to meet educational needs combined with harsh disciplinary practices?

• Increased student engagement

• Higher graduation rates

• Greater likelihood of justice system involvement

• Improved school funding

According to the article, what is a common outcome for students of color in under-resourced schools?

• Higher academic achievement

• More extracurricular opportunities

• Increased likelihood of suspension or expulsion

• Better relationships with teachers

What is the primary factor that influences the severity and frequency of school disciplinary action?

• School funding

• School principals

• Student attendance

• Teacher qualifications

What is the effect of harsh punishment on minor offenses according to the article?

• It reduces crime rates

• It makes residents feel safer

• It discourages more serious crimes

• It leads to more suspensions for minor offenses

What is a potential risk for students who are suspended or expelled?

• Improved academic performance

• Increased likelihood of disengagement and dropouts

• Better job opportunities

• Enhanced social skills

What is the suggested alternative to using law enforcement and school resource officers in schools?

• Hiring more teachers

• Using counselors, therapists, and restorative justice practitioners

• Increasing school funding

• Implementing stricter rules