Lesson Bundle SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE

The school-to-prison pipeline refers to the troubling trend where disciplinary policies and practices in schools contribute to students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, being pushed out of educational environments and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This phenomenon often arises from zero-tolerance policies, increased police presence in schools, and a lack of adequate support for at-risk students, leading to higher rates of suspensions and expulsions. Ultimately, the pipeline perpetuates cycles of inequality and disadvantage, effectively steering students away from educational opportunities and toward incarceration.

OBJECTIVE
The students will be able to:

1. Understand what the School-to-Prison Pipeline is and its evolution
2. Recognize the marginalized groups affected by the School-to-Prison Pipeline
3. Engage with their peers to brainstorm possible solutions to the problem

MATERIALS INCLUDED

1. School-to-Prison Pipeline Study Guide
2. School-to-Prison Pipeline PowerPoint Presentation
3. School-to-Prison Pipeline Academic Vocabulary Worksheet
4. Keeping Kids in the Classroom Worksheet
5. Guiding Questions Worksheet
6. Discussion Rubric
7. General Essay Rubric
8. Short Answer Rubric

INTERNET ACCESS IS RECOMMENDED.

TIME FRAME
Approximately three or four 45 min. class periods.

Answer Keys and Rubrics are included.

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