Chapter 3: Visualizing Exclusionary Discipline in the U.S. A Data Mosaic

District- and School-Level Rates: 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 By State

In this interactive visualization, the exclusionary discipline (ExD) rates for U.S. public elementary, middle, and high schools within a state are color-coded from light gold (low) to deep red (high*) for each of the last three CRDC data collections (2013-14, 2015-2016, 2017-2018). This allows for quick comparisons across time and shows the variability of the use over time and within school districts. Each row in the mosaic is an individual school in the state/district.

Users can pick any of the 50 states and the District of Columbia by selecting the tab at the top for the state desired. Once selected, users can find specific districts or schools entering the district/school name into the search filters on the right. Users can also select the level of school (elementary, middle, high school) desired.

By moving the cursor over a particular school and time period, the ExD rates at each time period can be seen.

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Footnote

*High levels = at or above 5 times U.S. national average of 5 cases of ExD reported per 100 students enrolled.

Figure 3.1: The ExD Mosaic

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award (Grant #: (90Y#0122-01-00) totaling $95,790 with 25 percentage funded by ACF/HHS and 75 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirement. Support was also provided by funding from the Spencer Foundation and the Sanford Foundation.

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