Addressing the Disciplinary Targeting of Marginalized Students in California Public Schools.

The article examines the disproportionate use of suspensions and other exclusionary disciplinary practices in California public schools, highlighting how marginalized students—particularly those who are Black, Latino, homeless, in foster care, or have disabilities—are most severely affected. Topics include the persistence of punitive discipline, the impact of school segregation on educational outcomes, and recommendations for systemic reforms to ensure equity and protect students' rights.