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How does this show "systemic racism coming from teachers?" This subtle (or not so subtle) attack on teachers is sad. This stat alone doesn't tell us anything,

• rdtsc 7y ago
  > How does this show "systemic racism coming from teachers?" This subtle (or not so subtle) attack on teachers is sad. Someone pointed out that black students were disproportionately affected by these suspensions. Suspensions are handed out by the teachers. So what is your explanation then? Racism can be manifested both institutionally a well as personally, unconsciously even. Are you implying someone or something else is telling the teacher to assign these punishments? > This stat alone doesn't tell us anything, let alone who to blame. So why bother publish it if it doesn't tell us anything? They seem to have changed the rules for the whole state of California based on such statistics. Do you think they are inaccurately gathered?
  • bruceb 7y ago
    It shows this group of students is suspended at a higher rate than other, not whether that is justified or not. There maybe different reasons for that. Maybe some kids are more disruptive than others. This could be for a myriad of reasons, that have nothing to do with the teacher. Racism exists but blaming everything on racism, especially on teachers, who on average are probably more social aware than the avg person doesnt solve any problems, and might actually make them worse.