Inside one of the thousands of schools that still paddles student

The federal government does not ban corporal punishment in schools and 19 states still allow it, leaving districts to decide whether to use it and how. Often, the issue is decided by principals, who frequently defer to parental preference, creating unequal systems of discipline across schools in the same communities and even within individual classrooms.

Passing the Paddle: Some Missouri School Districts Cling to

Inside one of the thousands of schools that still paddles student

Spare the rod and spoil the school? OK, then I need spanking

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Paddling in schools happens more than we think. It needs to stop.

Some Schools Are Still Paddling Kids, And That Needs To Stop ASAP

Corporal punishment in school is harmful but in some states, it's

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Inside one of the thousands of schools that still paddles student