Understanding Preschool Suspensions and Adult Behavior

The video discusses the alarming rates of suspensions and expulsions among young children, particularly in preschools, and highlights the racial disparities in these statistics. The speaker shares personal experiences of being labeled negatively for childlike curiosity and emphasizes the need to focus on adult behavior management. By shifting perceptions and teaching pro-social skills, adults can positively influence children's behavior, reduce suspensions, and dismantle the preschool-to-prison pipeline.

What is the suspension rate of preschool children compared to K-12 students?

• Less than half

• Twice as much

• Three times more

• Equal

What percentage of the preschool population is African American, and what percentage of suspensions do they account for?

• 10% of population, 40% of suspensions

• 30% of population, 30% of suspensions

• 50% of population, 19% of suspensions

• 19% of population, 50% of suspensions

What label was given to the speaker for digging a hole in the playground?

• Curious

• Destructive

• Creative

• Adventurous

What is the key to managing children's difficult behaviors according to the speaker?

• Ignoring the behavior

• Rewarding bad behavior

• Managing adult behavior

• Punishing children

What behavior did Tayvon exhibit that led to him being sent away from circle time?

• Throwing toys

• Not sitting criss-cross

• Talking loudly

• Ignoring the teacher

What is the impact of suspensions on children according to the speaker?

• Improved behavior

• Better social skills

• Higher academic achievement

• Increased likelihood of entering the juvenile justice system

What did the speaker's husband do in response to their daughter's behavior?

• Took away her phone

• Ignored her

• Removed her bedroom door

• Grounded her

What is the responsibility of adults in a child's environment according to the speaker?

• To enforce strict rules

• To ignore misbehavior

• To find and nurture the best in every child

• To punish bad behavior

What does the Pyramid Model promote?

• Academic excellence

• Social and emotional development

• Cultural awareness

• Physical fitness

What is the ultimate goal of teaching pro-social skills to children?

• To increase school suspensions

• To dismantle the preschool-to-prison pipeline

• To reduce academic pressure

• To make children more competitive