THE NEED FOR EQUALITY IN EDUCATION: AN INTERSECTIONALITY EXAMINATION OF LABELING AND ZERO TOLERANCE PRACTICES.

The article talks about inequality in schools caused by the negative labeling on students who have challenging behaviors. The authors observe that the said practice along with the employment of zero tolerance policies without addressing the root causes of negative behavior have negative effects on students. Using students' self-reports, the authors note such negative effects and discuss how it affects the society as a whole. They recommend changes in policies and practices that more carefully consider the systemic sources of the behavior and is closer to fundamental educational goals and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.