School expulsions are terrifying for parents. But what actually happens at student expulsion hearings? Let’s demystify the mysterious school expulsion ...
Category: Discipline hearings

When Student Restorative Justice Is Definitely NOT EnoughWhen Student Restorative Justice Is Definitely NOT Enough
Why can’t restorative justice replace suspension or expulsion all the time in schools? When is it just not enough? What ...

The Exclusive Club That Is The School Expulsion PanelThe Exclusive Club That Is The School Expulsion Panel
In PR (public relations), one old adage is “know your audience.” Just WHO are you trying to sell something to ...

Know Your Enemies: Who’s On The School Expulsion Panel?Know Your Enemies: Who’s On The School Expulsion Panel?
When a student in elementary, middle or high school faces removal from their school and school district (aka a school ...

Minimum Requirements For Charter School Expulsions To Be LegalMinimum Requirements For Charter School Expulsions To Be Legal
California charter schools are unique. Some laws that apply in typical public schools don’t apply to charter schools. One example ...

Why Is The School Pushing A Stipulated Expulsion!?Why Is The School Pushing A Stipulated Expulsion!?
When a student is facing a public school expulsion, the process is quick, intense and confusing. Suddenly a calm school ...

More Gaslighting By Schools: Investigations And DisciplineMore Gaslighting By Schools: Investigations And Discipline
Gaslighting is bad, and especially bad when it involves kids and students. Unfortunately, gaslighting is incredibly common in student discipline ...

What To Say At A School Expulsion Hearing To Get A Better OutcomeWhat To Say At A School Expulsion Hearing To Get A Better Outcome
School expulsion hearings are scary. They can be incredibly overwhelming and confusing, with families finding themselves in very new territory. ...

School Expulsion- The Last Chance To Stop ItSchool Expulsion- The Last Chance To Stop It
School expulsions have many moving parts and are more complex than they may appear. But what REALLY makes an expulsion ...

A Student Expulsion Appeal Has To Be Filed Quick!A Student Expulsion Appeal Has To Be Filed Quick!
If a student goes through a school expulsion hearing in California and is unsatisfied with the results (e.g. they lose ...