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Racial disparity in school discipline in Massachusetts

By Beverly Ford

Racial disparity in school discipline in Massachusetts

Excerpts from this story referencing "Suspension":

"… d Hispanic males, are routinely tagged as troublemakers, advocates said.“Suspensions for less serious, non-threatening behavior needs to stop,” said Raskin. …"

"… a teacher before killing themselves at Columbine High School in Denver.“Suspension became the automatic response to misbehavior,” said Johanna Wald, who ha …"

"… ught a culture of respect to what was once a problem school, Karp noted.“Suspension gives students a chance to do what they want,” he said of the free time …"

Feds will oversee Oakland's efforts to curb suspensions

By Susan Ferriss

Oakland school board allows federal officials to monitor efforts to reduce the high suspension rates for African-American students

Education official who focused on school discipline steps down

By Susan Ferriss

Education official Russlynn Ali focused on disparities in school discipline
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'School to prison pipeline' hit on Capitol Hill

By Susan Ferriss

Hearing probes 'school to prison pipeline' featured in center stories

Discriminatory discipline: Feds and Mississippi school district reach agreement on changes

By Susan Ferriss

Black students were being arrested for minor infractions, and five times more likely to get suspended than whites for same allegations

New report highlights disproportionate school discipline for minorities

By Susan Ferriss

Report says minorities are cited disproportionately

Excerpts from this story referencing "justice":

"… ching state funds,” said Diane Smith Howard, staff attorney for juvenile justice and education issues for National Disability Rights Network. She spoke on …"