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Should Schools Suspend Suspensions?

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

Should Schools Suspend Suspensions?

Season 3 Episode 9 | 5m 19s | CC

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?

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