Whether deciding school policy for an upcoming year or debating the consequences for an individual student arising from a single incident of misbehavior, educators juggle several factors: striking a balance between an orderly campus and a welcoming climate conducive to learning; protecting the safety of all students while recognizing the rights of individuals; treating students equitably but, when warranted, considering individual circumstances that
influence behavior; and, in concert with every school's educative mission, convincing students who are behaving
badly to correct their
behavior while also standing ready to banish anyone who interferes with the learning of
others.