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Millions of kids get suspended or expelled each year – but it doesn't address the root of the behavior

  • Written by Alysse Loomis, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Utah
Millions of kids get suspended or expelled each year – but it doesn't address the root of the behaviorKids who've had traumatic experiences are more likely to act out at school.LumiNola/E+ Collection via Getty Images

Each school year, nearly 3 million K-12 students get suspended and over 100,000 get expelled from school. The offenses range from simply not following directions, to hitting or kicking, to more serious behaviors like getting caught...

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