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Expanding suspension powers for schools is harmful and ineffective

  • Written by Linda J. Graham, Professor in the School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
Suspending a student for wagging school likely wouldn't have the desired punitive effect.www.shutterstock.com

New research released today reveals extraordinary increases in suspensions and exclusions in Queensland state schools. But these increases don’t necessarily mean student behaviour is getting worse.

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