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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The lack of "Dear colleague..." letters demanding that schools e.g. eliminate all disciplinary measures may work to keep both teachers and students in the public system.[/quote]

The PP is referring back to President Obama’s “Dear colleagues,” letter, which greatly reduced or eliminate suspension or expulsion of public school students for destruction of school property, assault, threats, theft, robbery,  etc.

Obama believes school discipline is racist.[/quote]

True.

Here is some background:

https://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/conservative-leaders-to-devos-repeal-illegal-harmful-obama-era-dear-colleague-letter[/quote]

I would argue that the letter was positive and needed. The implementation or lack therof (resistance to it) was the problem.

Obama's Dear Colleague Letter on School Discipline addressed racial disparities in school discipline policies.

It cited data showing that Black and Latino students, as well as students with disabilities, were disproportionately disciplined compared to their white peers.

So, schools were encouraged to use positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) instead of zero-tolerance policies.

The idea is that having a consistent way to handle problems would help ALL students, instead of treating students differently based on skin color or ability. [/quote]

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