The truth behind school suspension policies

A teacher in Richmond, Ca., talks openly about why suspension is not an effective discipline method, but remains part of school policy. “How I look at it, suspension isn’t for the kid, but it’s to get him or her out of school so the teacher can teach. It’s not necessarily a punishment--it’s so the teacher can do their job.” Read the story on Youth Radio.

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