Learning

The test scores show that not much progress has been made in public education including the gap between Black and White students. Class size has decreased steadily since the 1950's where 40 students per class was common. Catholic schools have more success than public schools even though they have larger class sizes and lower teacher pay. Catholic schools will expel students who present discipline problems. These facts tell the story that classroom discipline effects student learning and any teacher knows that. One disruptive student can effect the whole class. Black students are four times more likely than White students to be disruptive. Blacks represent 12% of public school students and 7% of Catholic school students. There is substantial research that supports the idea that Catholic school students often achieve higher levels of academic success and go on to become respected members of their communities.Jul 31, 2023 This data reveals that classroom discipline problems have serious effect on learning.