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NEA Code Of Ethics Paper

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A recent national survey taken by the federal government found that preschool students of color and students with disabilities were disciplined more severely than others . According to the data, black students account for 18% of the student population but make up more that 42% of those who are suspended from school (Adams, 2014). Students with disabilities encompass 12% of the student population and account for 75% of those physically restrained and 58% of those put into confinement at school (Adams, 2014). According to officials, this was the first time national information have been gathered on the issue and the results presented startling evidence on the racial discrepancies occurring in school discipline. Officials also noted how the racial …show more content…

This code of ethics highlights teachers' commitments to their students and to themselves. Principle one of the NEA Code of Ethics states that teachers should aim to help each student achieve their potential as a valuable member of society . Furthermore, point six of the first principle of the NEA Code of Ethics states that a teacher "shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs, family, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation" unjustly exclude students from participating, deny them benefits, or grant them any advantages over other students (National Education Association, n.d.). The preamble of the National Education Association's also emphasizes recognizes the worthy and dignity of every individual and providing fair educational opportunities to all students (National Education Association, n.d.). Based on the findings of the survey conducted by the federal government, teachers who discipline students of color and those with disabilities more severely than they do other students are in violation of the principle one of the Code of Ethics created by the National Education Association. By suspending and restraining these students more often than others and keeping them out the classrooms, they are being wrongfully excluded from an education, thus providing them with less opportunities to become a worthy member of

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