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Kristin R. Laurens, Professor, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology

We tracked 72,000 NSW public school students over a decade and found 19% had been suspended or expelled

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Suspending or expelling a student is the most serious disciplinary measure available to schools.

Research tells us it can have a negative impact on a students’ learning, their connection to school and mental health.

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