The 1994 Gun-Free Schools Act: Its Effects 25 Years Later and How to Undo Them

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¹ Data for a 2010 requirement for student badges is not reflected since the reporting standards were not met for the NCES data set.

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Decoteau J. Irby

Decoteau J. Irby, PhD, is an associate professor in University of Illinois at Chicago’s Department of Educational Policy Studies. His research explores how equity-focused school leadership improves Black children and youth’s educational experiences, socio-emotional and academic outcomes.

Kylee Coney

Kylee Coney is a doctoral student in the Policy Studies in Urban Education program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research interests focus on racial equity in education policy and community organizing. Her research prioritizes critical pedagogies, which is informed by her 6 years as a K-12 educator.