{"id":2117774,"date":"2023-12-06T16:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-teachers-will-take-gender-identity-race-into-account-before-disciplining\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:59:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:59:28","slug":"portland-teachers-will-take-gender-identity-race-into-account-before-disciplining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-teachers-will-take-gender-identity-race-into-account-before-disciplining\/","title":{"rendered":"Portland teachers will consider gender identity and race when disciplining students"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fportland-teachers-will-take-gender-identity-race-into-account-before-disciplining%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2117774&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Portland Public Schools Prioritizes Equity in Student Discipline<\/h2>\n<p>In a groundbreaking agreement between Portland Public \u200dSchools and its teachers union, educators will now consider \u200dgender identity and race when addressing student behavior. This collective bargaining \u2062agreement, \u2064which ended\u200c a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uaw-workers-at-zf-plant-in-alabama-ratify-labor-deal-end-strike\/\" title=\"UAW workers at Alabama's ZF plant approve labor deal, halt strike.\">month-long strike<\/a>, aims to create a more inclusive and supportive disciplinary approach.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>When a\u200d student engages in &#8220;continuous disruptive behavior,&#8221; school officials must develop a \u2062&#8221;support \u200dplan&#8221; that takes into account the impact of\u200b trauma, race, gender \u2062identity\/presentation, sexual orientation, and \u200crestorative justice. This progressive policy shift reflects the district&#8217;s commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Under the new policy, students\u200d who pose a threat to\u200b others will no\u2062 longer face suspension. Instead, they\u200c will be relocated to a designated &#8220;self-regulation space&#8221; within the school. This approach emphasizes intervention and \u2063support rather than punitive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, \u2063Portland schools had the\u200d authority to\u2062 suspend students for at least five days in \u2062extreme cases of physical harm or violence. However, through \u200cthis\u2064 union agreement, the district has\u2063 expanded its rapid\u2064 response teams to intervene early\u2064 in such situations.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement also introduces new terminology, \u200breplacing &#8220;unacceptable&#8221; \u2063student behavior with &#8220;continuous disruptive&#8221; behavior and referring to &#8220;support plans&#8221; rather \u2063than &#8220;behavior correction\u200d plans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With over 40,000\u2063 students returning to\u200d the classroom after the strike, the district has made \u2064adjustments to the academic calendar,\u2062 shortening\u200c winter break \u200dto make\u200d up for\u2064 lost class time. While some\u2063 parents have expressed concerns about holiday plans, the focus remains on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utter-disorganization-and-insanity-students-file-petition-against-principal-accused-of-targeting-white-staffers\/\" title=\"\u2018Utter Disorganization And Insanity\u2019: Students File Petition Against Principal Accused Of Targeting White Staffers\">providing quality education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063part \u200bof the contract, Portland teachers will receive a pay raise of approximately 14% over three years,\u200b recognizing their dedication and hard work.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing Student Well-being and Mental Health<\/h3>\n<p>Portland&#8217;s teachers have observed an\u200b increase in\u200b students facing mental health challenges, leading to conflicts and fights. \u2063In response, the school district has been actively implementing &#8220;restorative \u200bjustice&#8221;\u200b practices to address these issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>By shifting away\u200d from punitive measures\u2062 and focusing \u2064on rehabilitation and reintegration, the district aims to support students who\u200c have been suspended or expelled. The goal is to create a more compassionate and effective approach\u200c to discipline.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the pandemic has presented additional challenges,\u2063 with a surge in requests for restorative justice services. The district received up to \u206460 requests in the fall semester of 2021, compared to just\u2062 40 requests for the entire previous school year.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns about discipline policies have been raised by conservative parents across the\u200b country, \u200cleading to their active involvement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-grandmother-is-running-for-her-school-board-to-fight-critical-race-theory-in-education\/\" title=\"This Grandmother Is Running For Her School Board To Fight Critical Race Theory In Education\">school board elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some arguments against prioritizing equity in\u2064 student discipline, and how\u2062 do advocates of the new policy respond to these concerns<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S such as\u2063 &#8220;culturally relevant\u2064 behavior support&#8221; and &#8220;relationship-based discipline.&#8221; These terms highlight the\u2064 importance of taking into consideration each student&#8217;s unique background and needs when addressing behavior issues. The district acknowledges that traditional discipline methods, such as suspensions, disproportionately impact students of color and those with marginalized identities. The new policy seeks to address \u2062these disparities and create a more\u2063 equitable system.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the focus on equity,\u200b the agreement\u2063 also emphasizes the use of restorative justice practices. Restorative justice aims to repair harm caused by\u200c a student&#8217;s behavior by \u200cfocusing\u200c on accountability, empathy, and understanding. Rather than simply \u2063punishing students, restorative justice encourages dialogue and\u2062 reconciliation between\u2062 those involved in \u2063the incident. By integrating restorative\u2063 justice into the disciplinary process, Portland Public Schools hopes to foster a sense \u200cof community and \u2062encourage students to take responsibility\u200c for\u2063 their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u200d to prioritize equity in student discipline has not been\u200d without its critics. Some argue that this approach may undermine the \u2063authority \u2064of teachers\u2064 and create a lenient environment where disruptive behavior goes unchecked. However, advocates of the new policy argue that it is necessary to address the root causes of student \u2064behavior and provide\u200c support rather than punishment. They believe that an\u200c emphasis on understanding and support will ultimately lead to more positive outcomes for all students.<\/p>\n<p>Portland Public Schools&#8217; commitment to prioritizing equity in student discipline is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/catholic-womens-college-to-accept-transgender-women\/\" title=\"Catholic college now welcomes transgender women\">progressive step forward<\/a> in creating \u200dan inclusive \u2064and\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/protesters-crowd-floridas-capitol-building-chant-f-desantis-over-parental-rights-bill\/\" title=\"Protesters Crowd Florida\u2019s Capitol Building, Chant \u2018F*** DeSantis\u2019 Over Parental Rights Bill\">supportive learning environment<\/a>. By considering the \u200cimpact of trauma, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and restorative justice \u2063in their discipline policies, the district is demonstrating a commitment to understanding \u2063and supporting all students.\u200c This groundbreaking agreement \u200cbetween the district and its teachers union serves as an example for other school districts across the\u200c country, highlighting the importance of addressing equity in student\u2064 discipline for a\u2063 more inclusive education system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between Portland Public Schools and its teachers union now mandates that teachers consider gender identity and race when making disciplinary decisions. This provision was included in the collective bargaining agreement that resolved a recent strike, marking a significant change in how student discipline is approached in Portland&#8217;s public schools<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2117775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117774\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2117775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}