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New report proves how systemic discrimination is in nation’s public school system

Jun 9, 2016, 4:28 PM 0

LatinaLista — Two headlines that have dominated the news in the last few months when it comes to our public schools are: Latino and Black children are now the “majority-minority” and students of color are among those targeted for…

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Educators Rethink Discipline, Learn New Moves to Dismantle School-to-Prison Pipeline

Feb 29, 2016, 12:31 PM 0

By Stell Simonton JJIE ATLANTA — When communities want to snip the school-to-prison pipeline, how do they do it? They revise their code of conduct, redefine the role of school police, address bias, build a positive school climate…

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Guest Voz: Schools remain active accomplices in treating children of color as criminals rather than students

Dec 12, 2012, 5:10 PM 0

LatinaLista — Today, the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, headed by Sen. Durbin, held a hearing on ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline. The School-to-Prison Pipeline is a concept where zero tolerance…