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Episode 20 – School Suspension & Expulsion: How These Punishments Affect Learning and Long-term Health

Susanna Jain, MD, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about suspension and expulsion from school. The number of children being removed from classrooms is on the rise, and it's affecting not only their learning but also their long-term health. Listen in to learn more.

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Susanna Jain, MD

Dr. Susanna Jain is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco and a general pediatrician who practices primary and urgent care in Northern California. She has special interests in health care equity and diversifying the medical workforce. Dr. Jain is a member of the AAP Council on School Health and lead author of its policy statement, "School Suspension & Expulsion."

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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last Updated
11/14/2024
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