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Above The Noise

Should Schools Suspend Suspensions?

Season 3 Episode 9 | 5m 19sVideo has Closed Captions

Suspensions keep students away from school. Should we even have suspensions?

Aired 04/01/2019

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Above The Noise

Should Schools Suspend Suspensions?

Season 3 Episode 9 | 5m 19sVideo has Closed Captions

Suspensions keep students away from school. Should we even have suspensions?

Suspensions disproportionately target minorities, and some students who get suspended are more likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school, and become involved in the criminal justice system. But suspensions are viewed by some as a necessary tool to keep schools safe. Should suspensions be suspended?

Aired 04/01/2019

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Should Schools Suspend Suspensions?

Season 3 Episode 9 | 5m 19sVideo has Closed Captions

Suspensions disproportionately target minorities, and some students who get suspended are more likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school, and become involved in the criminal justice system. But suspensions are viewed by some as a necessary tool to keep schools safe. Should suspensions be suspended?

Aired 04/01/2019

FromDigital Studios

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