School Discipline: From Corporal Punishment to Mediation Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email With recommendations from the Obama Administration, schools are trying to avoid student suspension and expulsion. The results vary widely from state to state. ( Liquorice Legs / Shutterstock ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger and Oliver Lazarus Produced by PRI and WNYC