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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter is a white child in a predominantly hispanic and black school. I have noticed the (predominantly black) teachers treating the black students differently-- grabbing their arms, shoving them back in line, yelling "get back here!" in a rough tone, etc.

And I don't know what to think about it. Honestly, I don't see them treating the white or hispanic students in the same way, so it's not as if I worry my daughter will be manhandled or screamed at. But I don't love that she is exposed to these interactions, no matter what the race of the child at whom they're directed. School should feel like a safe space for all. And, I don't want her to get the impression that she is somehow "special" when she notices that she is immune from the rougher treatment; I don't want her to internalize the idea that some people (black ones) are more deserving of what must look like punishment. I hate to cast it as a racial issue, but that has been my observation, almost universally.

I don't see a good way to stand up for these kids, or for those around them who aren't used to yelling.

Any words of wisdom? [/quote]

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