Morales, whose school is very small and reports few to no suspensions and expulsions, pointed to a misunderstanding of
what willful defiance is, poor implementation of the new policy, inadequate training, and a shared commitment to the philosophy behind the ban as the source of most staff dissatisfaction.
Unfinished Agenda on School Discipline A California assemblyman is once again trying to curb expulsions and suspensions for
what's known as «
willful defiance,» when kids act out or misbehave in class or during school activities.