Drawing on decades of experience as an educator, researcher, and advocate for educational equity, Dr. Perkins delves into the historical and contemporary factors that have created and sustained the pipeline. He explores the disproportionate impact of zero-tolerance policies, the over-policing of schools, and the biases that lead to the criminalization of Black, Latinx, and other students of color. Through vivid case studies, data analysis, and personal narratives, Dr. Perkins illustrates the human cost of these practices and the urgent need for reform.
But Dismantling the School to Prison Nexus is not just a critique of the current system; it is also a powerful call to action. Dr. Perkins provides a blueprint for educators, administrators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to creating more just and equitable schools. He advocates for the adoption of restorative practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and comprehensive support systems that address the root causes of student behavior and foster a positive school climate.
Peak Season Author : Emily Harrison One winter. One chance. One desire that can't be denied. Lola Maxwell isn't looking for love, she's barely looking up. Reeling from heartbreak and a life that's never quite made sense, she takes a last-minute job with holiday company Powder White, at Le Grenier, chalet hotel tucked deep in the French Alps. It's meant to be simple: work hard, stay out of trouble, and avoid any man with a crooked smile and a snowboard under his arm. Then Harley Nash walks in. Moody, magnetic, and impossible to read, Harley has made a name for himself on and off the slopes. Once a rising snowboarder with a reckless streak, now he's the ski team lead at Powder White, doing everything he can to keep things under control, including himself. The last thing he needs is a new recruit with fire in her eyes and chaos in her wake. But Lola's not easy to ignore. And Harley's not nearly as in control as he looks. As the season deepens, so d...

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