Denver Public Schools adopted the initial Discipline Matrix in 2021, aiming to reduce the school-to-prison pipeline. It was then reformed in August 2024–influenced by East High School shootings–to ensure discipline “practices are fair and equitable for everyone, no matter their race, background, or status,” (Discipline Matrix Informational Session). This revision resulted in the addition of “level seven.” 

Within the last 20 years, college tuition has doubled, according to Sarah Wood from US News. This causes many students to have to consider price as a big factor of attending college. Most students would love to attend college but it isn’t possible unless they are prepared to incur debt. According to a Third Way/Global Strategy poll : “29% of students said the cost was a barrier and aren’t considering college as an option even though they’d like to pursue a four-year degree.” 

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