Zero-tolerance policies unfairly punish black girls
Black girls are more likely to receive harsher discipline under zero-tolerance policies than white girls for minor offenses.
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Charters suspend blacks more than whites
Black students and students with disabilities are still getting out-of-school suspensions more frequently than whites, esp. in charters.
Rauner signs 'no zero-tolerance' discipline bill
A new law will take effect in Sept '16 in IL to remove zero-tolerance policies in school discipline and make other changes.
Minority schools more likely to call the cops
Research at Penn State confirms that zero-tolerance is biased against blacks & minorities and may deprive them of needed care.
School discipline evolves in Md.
We are starting to take a closer look at limiting out-of-school suspensions for students who don't commit violent offenses. There are a few issues.
Do students get stabbed more frequently these days?
Discipline changes in Baltimore and an increase in violence could shine a light on proposed IL legislation that could make schools less safe.
With suspensions off-limits, students rule the roost
Sometimes punishing students makes them step up their disruptive antics, but taking away suspensions as a punishment may also lead to bigger problems.