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.
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