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ERIC Number: EJ393167
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Reducing the Disproportionately High Frequency of Disciplinary Actions against Minority Students: An Assessment-Based Policy Approach.
Williams, Junious
Equity and Excellence, v24 n2 p31-37 Win 1989
Statistics indicate significant disparities between suspensions of White students and of minority group, especially African-American, students. This article argues that school disciplinary action against minority students must be reduced if educational equity is to be attained. A revised classification system for offenses, and in-school suspension are recommended. (AF)
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Language: English
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