Access to public education is one of the key means for creating an equal society. Using the lens of intersectionality, discuss the differential access to education by race, class, ethnicity, and gender in American history.
Explain the impact of race, ethnicity, class, and gender on who is likely to succeed in school and who is likely to drop out.
Describe the three possible relationships between poor school performance and engaging in delinquent behavior.
Are students safe from crime at school? Explain your answer.
What are the sociological origins of school rampages? What do you think are the best strategies to prevent school rampages?
What is school climate and why is it important for positive youth development? How are school climate and student connectedness important for the prevention of bullying and delinquency?
How do schools play an important role in delinquency prevention and positive youth development? Describe restorative justice programs within the school environment.
What are zero-tolerance policies and what has been the impact of these policies? Using the lens of intersectionality discuss which students have been the primary target of these policies.
What is the role of School Resource Officers in public education? What has been the impact of increasing police presence within the school community?
