While most of the nation long ago stopped striking children, Alabama principals continue to boast one of the highest batting percentages in the nation, paddling one child every four minutes. Across Alabama public schools, nearly 19,000 students were paddled in the 2013-2014 school year, according to newly available data from the U.S. Department
Alabama Paddled 19,000 Students In One School Year
Boys are far more likely to be paddled than girls, and black and multi-race students are more likely to be paddled than white students.
