Engaging meaningfully in virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all students, but particularly for students of color, who are more likely to attend school entirely online but disproportionately lack home internet access, suitable devices, and quiet places to study. And now, a string of viral news stories reveal these students are also losing critical learning time due to punitive discipline.

A Conversation with Kayla Patrick: Ending Harsh Discipline Against Girls of Color Online and In-Person