Many school systems are still espousing “zero tolerance” and exclusionary punishments such as out-of-school suspensions and expulsions, but students cannot learn if they are not in school. Such punishments predict dropout, grade retention, and involvement in the justice system. However, some school administrators feel like these exclusionary punishments are the only tools they have to ensure that other students are able to learn. Hear from attorney and advocate Matt Cregor about the rise and impact of exclusionary school discipline rates, ways to avert situations leading to confrontations, and efforts to improve the learning environment.