An Analysis of Teachers' Equity in Office Discipline Referrals.
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| Title: | An Analysis of Teachers' Equity in Office Discipline Referrals. |
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| Authors: | Austin, Sean C. (AUTHOR), McIntosh, Kent (AUTHOR), Smolkowski, Keith (AUTHOR), Baldy, Tabathia (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation. Apr-Jun2026, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p207-235. 29p. |
| Subjects: | School discipline, Racial inequality, Educational equalization, Psychology of teachers, Elementary schools |
| Abstract: | Racial inequities in school discipline are well-established, but most studies have examined disparities at the school or district level rather than the individual level. Examining how individual teacher characteristics relate to discipline disparities could yield important information for consultation. We utilized a sample of 300 teachers (each teacher in eight elementary schools) to assess racial inequities in individual teacher office discipline referral (ODR) rates by teacher characteristics and attitudes. Despite the presence of higher rates of ODRs for Black students, multilevel models identified few significant differences by teacher characteristics and no significant differences by teacher attitudes. Non-special educators and intermediate grade teachers issued significantly more ODRs to Black students. No significant differences in ODR rates were detected by race/ethnicity, gender, highest degree earned, or self-reported awareness and commitment to equity. The implications for consultants around equity-focused intervention are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Racial inequities in school discipline are well-established, but most studies have examined disparities at the school or district level rather than the individual level. Examining how individual teacher characteristics relate to discipline disparities could yield important information for consultation. We utilized a sample of 300 teachers (each teacher in eight elementary schools) to assess racial inequities in individual teacher office discipline referral (ODR) rates by teacher characteristics and attitudes. Despite the presence of higher rates of ODRs for Black students, multilevel models identified few significant differences by teacher characteristics and no significant differences by teacher attitudes. Non-special educators and intermediate grade teachers issued significantly more ODRs to Black students. No significant differences in ODR rates were detected by race/ethnicity, gender, highest degree earned, or self-reported awareness and commitment to equity. The implications for consultants around equity-focused intervention are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10474412 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10474412.2025.2465955 |
