Preschool to Prison Documentary Screening and Panel
Wed, Nov 18
|Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront
Solutions Not Suspensions is an educational and social justice approach that encourages schools to address student behavior through support, intervention, accountability, and restorative practices rather than relying primarily on suspensions and exclusionary discipline.
Time & Location
Nov 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701, USA
About the event
From Preschool to Prison: Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Every child deserves an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed—not be pushed out of the classroom.
Join Sister to Sister International for a thought-provoking documentary screening and community panel exploring the impact of school suspensions, racial disparities in discipline, and the urgent need for educational justice—particularly for Black girls and other disproportionately affected students.
What is Solutions Not Suspensions?
Learn about the statewide Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition, its mission to reform exclusionary school discipline policies, and its ongoing advocacy for restorative justice, equitable treatment, and supportive learning environments.
Why Does This Matter?