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School Discipline for Girls Differs by Race and Hue

The New York Times
Tanzina Vega

While there's been growing attention to the disproportionate school discipline faced by African American boys, the disparities in punishment meted out to girls of color has been below the radar. 

Education, K Through 12

Youngsters Push for Solutions in Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools

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Stell Simonton

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, an organization created in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, allows children to develop a voice in society and their schools.

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Jennings Students Turn Fear and Hope into Poetry

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Elisa Crouch

Seventh graders at Jennings Junior High express their thoughts on Ferguson. For some, the words came easy. For others, the exercise was a struggle.

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Committing for the Long Haul: Covering the Class of 2025

Zoe King
                          photo courtesy of OPBIn 2012, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber declared an ambitious goal: to have 100 percent of high school students graduate in the year 2025. That same year, the class of 2025... Read more
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Radio Rookies Tell All

Radio Rookies
The multi-awarding winning Radio Rookies have released a do-it-yourself toolkit for teen reporters and for people who lead youth journalism projects. The DIY toolkit features four animated short how-to videos, a comic book and tips for developing basic skills and stories that center on... Read more
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Best Practices: Class Dismissed

Beena Raghavendran
  Photo Courtesy of Capital Public Radio Unyque Jackson: high school dropout-turned-graduate and teen mom. Geronimo Garcia: high school dropout and gang member. Roosevelt Webb: re-enrolled high school dropout. Gina Vongkaeo: high school dropout, juvenile delinquent and... Read more
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KIDS COUNT Policy Report: Creating Opportunity for Families

Annie E. Casey Foundation Zoe King
The November 2014 KIDS COUNT report “Creating Opportunity For Families: A Two-Generation Approach” from the Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a summary of the hardships low-income families face and comprehensive solutions.
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America's Hispanic Children: Gaining Ground, Looking Forward

ChildTrends Alicia Torres, Lina Guzman, David Murphey
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Crime and Justice, Detention and Incarceration, Education, Child Care and Preschool, K Through 12

Empty Seats: Addressing the Problem of Unfair School Discipline for Boys of Color

CLASP Rhonda Bryant
Harsh discipline policies have led to higher rates of suspensions and explosions for kids of color and lower rates of graduation.
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