School-to-Prison Pipeline - eBlack Champaign
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Criminalization of
youth through the
education system
By: Kortney Fox
Plan of Action
Part 1: Research Framework
Research Topic: Thesis
Theoretical Framework
Aims & Objectives
Methodology
Ethnography
Part 2: Research Findings
Kiwane’s Background
R.E.A.D.Y. Program
Central High School
The pipeline
Criminalization of students
What’s Next
Research Framework
Research Topic: Thesis
There is a link between
alternative schooling &
the increased
criminalization of youth
Theoretical Framework
Michel Foucault
Norman Harris
Zero-tolerance approach
Critical Theory
Literacy & freedom
Critical Race Theory
Pancoption in school system, Surveillance
Systemic structures
Conflict theory
*Foucault, Harris, & Smith readings
Aims & Objectives
Objective
To articulate how Kiwane’s
enrollment into the alternative
school R.E.A.D.Y influenced his
death.
Aim
To discuss the various issues with
alternative schooling
Methodology
Interview
Recorded transcripts
Interpretive Research
Causal-comparative approach
Ethnograhpy
Moral & Ethical dimensions of
human research
Interviewing issues
Sensitivity of subject
Research Findings
Kiwane Carrington: History
Born July 14, 1994
Schools
Friends say he
had a great smile,
laugh, & jokes
Mother’s death
Died Oct 9, 2009
*http://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2009/12/09/statesattorneys-report-on-death-of-kiwane-carrington
The R.E.A.D.Y. Program:
Alternative School
The Mission
Curriculum
Location
Interview
*http://www.ready.k12.il.us/
Central High School
Decision to send students to R.E.A.D.Y.
Quote from interview
*Pictures from facebook search
The Pipeline
School to prison pipeline video
Suspensions & Expulsions
Statistic
Zero-tolerance behavior program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmYQbV48lI&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAMa3_NstkM
&feature=related
Failing school system
Learning disabilities
Racial disparities
*http://www.naacpldf.org/content/pdf/pipeline/Dismantling_the_School_to_Prison_Pipeline.pdf
Criminalization of students
Development
Systems
Effects
Results
Conclusions
What’s Next: A call to action
Solutions
Re-evaluate the disciplinary system in
schools
Create a safe environment
Resources
Funding
*http://www.naacpldf.org/content/pdf/pipeline/Dismantling_the_School_to_Prison_Pipeline.pdf
QUESTIONS?
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