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Student's Family Ready To Sue Over Excessive Force

A video shows school staff using excessive force on a Black high school student.
by Nigel Roberts
10.01.18
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Principal Accused Of Locking 5-Year-Old In Closet

A Baton Rouge charter school principal accused of locking a kindergartner in a broom closet has been suspended and faces…
by Clarissa Hamlin
09.15.17
Education
Louisiana Rejects Corporal Punishment Ban

With no safeguards in place, lawmakers voted to grant school districts total discretion on physical punishment of students.
by Nigel Roberts
05.09.17
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Cop Sued After Handcuffing 7-Year-Old

A federal lawsuit accuses an officer and the Kansas City School district of unconstitutionally handcuffing a second-grader. The child was…
by Nigel Roberts
09.12.16
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SC Deputy Will Not Be Charged

There's insufficient evidence to prosecute the White S.C. deputy who dragged a Black female student across the floor. Charges were…
by Nigel Roberts
09.06.16
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Nadia Lopez Remains Grounded Despite Fame

Principal Nadia Lopez has earned recognition for her inspirational programs. She's even more determined to steer her students on the…
by Nigel Roberts
08.29.16
High School students sitting and reading book in library
DOJ & SC Sheriff Settle On Rules For…

The Department of Justice and a South Carolina sheriff's department reach an agreement on police involvement in student discipline. Meanwhile…
by Nigel Roberts
08.15.16
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Students Of Color Disproportionately Arrested In NYC Schools

An analysis of data revealed that the police arrest Black & Hispanic students disproportionately in NYC schools. The police are…
by Nigel Roberts
05.31.17
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