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title: A Short History of Discipline Practices in the United States
description: Explore the evolution of disciplinary practices in U.S. schools from corporal punishment to restorative practices, highlighting key historical shifts and landmark court cases.
---

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# [A Short History of Discipline Practices in the United States](https://lairp.org/lairp-blog.1/blog/a-short-history-of-discipline-practices-in-the-united-states)

 Written by [Dr. Will Pulgarin](https://lairp.org/lairp-blog.1/author/dr-will-pulgarin) | Aug 30, 2025 4:00:00 AM

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