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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What I have a problem with is that he has told me that some of the AA boys in his class get into a lot of trouble, and don't read as well, etc. and I honestly believe that is because of skin color as there are white boys in his class that behave the same way (I have known most of the kids in his class for years).  Although I am relieved that my son is not treated this way by teachers, I think it is a serious problem that AA boys are disciplined more harshly and are not expected to achieve as much as other kids in the classroom.  [/quote]

I have noticed this problem as well in my child's class. The AA boys (higher and lower SES)are always in trouble: have to miss recess for being too rowdy, etc. I volunteer in the classroom and it is very disturbing. It has been bothering me a lot but since it isn't my child, I don't think it's my place to say anything.

I don't think the teachers realize that they are treating the kids differently.

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I saw this as well with my DS's first school.  I was shocked to see this attitude in DC but I believe it is subconscious.  It showed how important it was for me to stay extra involved in my child's classroom - helicopter label be damned.  [/quote]

Yes, I think the teachers are not aware of their bias.  One of the main "problem" kids in the class is white but doesn't get in trouble on the same level and other white parents complain about his behavior (highly disruptive) openly in front of me. Still, based on my observations (volunteering in the class) and my son's stories, the AA boys are punished more often, loosing recess and other punishments.  And kids notice.  For example, my biracial son has made comments about black boys being bad, gross generalizations that I am constantly addressing.  He is learning that being a black boy is not good and that is one reason why I think he doesn't want to be considered AA.  Interestingly, the AA girls in his class are not treated the same way.  [/quote]

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