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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't imagine seeing that happening, especially for years, and not mentioning it or inquiring about whether the teachers themselves notice it.  Especially where you can point to a white kid who acted a certain way and was not disciplined or was treated one way, and a black kid who did the same thing and was disciplined or treated more harshly.[/quote]

Not PP, but this is a widespread, widely known problem in education. It's not an occasional problem here or there. Most (if not all) black families I know are concerned about their black boys getting labeled "a problem" in school and/or low expectations holding them back.  You seem very unaware. [/quote]

Agree w/PP, it happens.  I have a 3yo girl, and glad I won't have to worry about her being labeled as aggressive, etc. to the same extent that I'd worry if I had a black boy.

This film was screened at several local privates last year and we were able to see it--may be enlightening for some who are unfamiliar with the problem.

www.pbs.org/pov/americanpromise/

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