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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]3) We need color-blind discipline in our schools. B[b]y this we mean that all students should be punished the same for committing the same infractions, [/b]and chronic, violent offenders need to be expelled for the greater good. There is nothing more equitable than trying to create a safe environment in which all students can learn.[/quote]

I agree with some of it, but not this part.  My son (who is not black or Latino) attends ACPS.  His impression is that NO ONE is being disciplined.  It's not that discipline is being meted out disproportionately.[/quote]

I agree with your concern here.  From your description, it sounds like ACPS has addressed the disproportionate punishments for students of color with not disciplining anyone which clearly is a problem.  ACPS needs to figure out how to impose discipline in a fair way (I understand why the editorial writing say “colorblind” but administrators still need to be on guard against disproportionately disciplining students of color over the long run since historically that has been a problem).

In all, it is complicated and I doubt ACPS can handle complicated.[/quote]

My son is Black and he reports the same, that NO ONE is being disciplined. He finds it frustrating and just walked home when this happened earlier this week. No one seemed to notice or care. I came home sick from work to find him at home. I agree with you that the administrators need to be on guard against disproportionate discipline for students of color. Or any group (special education or language learners for example). 
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If your DS was able to leave school without permission and no one said anything then yes, they must not be punishing anyone. That also seems like no one cares enough to keep track of students which actually might be more of a problem.[/quote]

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