Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools to Transform Education for all Children

The document discusses the urgent need to end corporal punishment in schools globally, highlighting that it is still legal in educational settings in 63 states and affects 793 million school-age children. It emphasizes the negative impacts of such punishment on children’s cognitive development, academic performance, and psychological well-being, and calls for legal reforms and practical measures to establish non-violent school cultures. The report also outlines key steps and interventions for effectively prohibiting and eliminating corporal punishment in schools, advocating for a whole-school approach to create safe and inclusive learning environments.