Grand Canyon University – Zero Tolerance

Key Topics

Fairness, student discipline, racial disparities in discipline

Description

In this film a school is highlighted that has seen a recent uptick in violence and drug activity. The principal takes a very strong and public stance on these issues and promises zero tolerance for weapon and drug violators. But is such a broad statement able to be administered to all situations? Are student histories, family connections, future potential, or even race a factor in an administrator’s decision for school discipline? This film will explore these complex issues as each situation, while aligned to the same policy, may be a unique situation.