Educator Richard D. Terrell recaps “Let Them Rise,” a community conversation on what happens to Black boys when they are removed from the classroom, and shares plans for RISE Prep Academy, a no-suspension program opening in fall 2027.
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Trump order would reshape school discipline
Trump’s new executive order aims to reduce federal influence over school discipline, while also promoting “American values and traditional virtues” and evaluating past federal civil rights investigations and funding for organizations promoting equity-based approaches.
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Black Students Face Disproportionate Discipline, Widening the Achievement Gap
Black students are facing harsher disciplinary measures than their White peers, contributing to long-term psychological and academic setbacks, and systemic reforms are necessary to create a safe and supportive learning environment for Black children.