Opinion
Atlanta Forward: Education
Marquise Miller, 8, who came with his mother, holds a sign outside Marietta Municipal Court during a peaceful demonstration Dec. 6 against decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths of unarmed black men in Ferguson, Mo., and in New York City.
As a result of the deadly police shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown in Missouri, many people are questioning whether the criminal justice system treats black and white youths equally. Today, an attorney raises another important question related to fair treatment: Are schools tougher on black students than whites in doling out discipline and suspensions? A new report bolsters the contention school discipline is not fairly dispensed in Georgia, and we share short excerpts of that document. And readers give their views on whether high school students are graduating prepared — and if not, who’s to blame.
About the Author
Maureen Downey has written editorials and opinion pieces about local, state and federal education policy since the 1990s.
