The Wild Wild West: Elementary Schools in America
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Posted By: Timothy Walker on April 23, 2012 Are schools in America becoming that dangerous that arresting a 6-year-old for throwing a tantrum is deemed normal or routine? I am sure someone could have grabbed the child to subdue her for the sake of protection of the other students and adults involved. The average 6-year-old is not that tall or heavy. What perplexes me is what prevented the teacher from taking control from an out-of-control child? Why is 911 the answer? The statistic that African American students are far more likely to be arrested at school than their white counterparts (DOEd-Department of Education) is troubling. Change.org now has a petition calling for justice for African-American 6-year-old girl, Salecia Johnson. Was this an overreach or was it warranted? If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Timothy Walker
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