Although corporal punishment is on the decline throughout the country, more than 109,000 students across 21 states were physically disciplined in the 2013–2014 school year, a new Education Week report has found.

Hitting, spanking, paddling, or other forms of corporal punishment also disproportionately affected African-American students, who comprise 38% of those who were physically disciplined, despite making up just 22% of all students who attend schools that allow the practice.

White students, meanwhile, make up 50% of those physically disciplined, but comprise 60% of students enrolled.

The report also noted a distinct lack of policies and procedures that guide schools and staff read more >>>

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