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Washington School Puts Autistic Child’s Desk in a Bathroom for “Quiet Space”

Kamesha Williams, DI
October 1, 2019
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A Washington middle school is in the hot seat after deciding to isolate an 11-year-old autistic boy in a school bathroom so he could have […]

6th Grader who Accused Classmates of Cutting her Hair Admits to Lying

Kamesha Williams, DI
September 30, 2019
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Amari Allen who accused her white classmates of assaulting, bullying and cutting her dreadlocks has recanted her statement. What We Know: Amari Allen has spent […]

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Appointed Panel Recommends Removing Gifted Programs to Desegregate Education

Ariyanna Smith, DI
August 28, 2019
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On Tuesday, the School Diversity Advisory Group suggested that the city eliminate all gifted programs in its schools to combat segregation. What We Know: The […]

The Children’s Prayer Heard Around The World

Diamond Jeune, DI
August 12, 2019
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A photo of three young children, two boys, and a girl praying before the first day of school has gone viral and captured the hearts […]

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High School pulls yearbooks showing 18 students flashing white power symbols

A high school in Illinois has had their yearbook distribution postponed due to photos of students flashing the “white power” hand gesture. What We Know: […]

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Racist ‘promposal’ sign will lead to ‘severe consequences’ for Southern California students

For the second time this month, a racist promposal has made headlines, this time at Palos Verdes High School. What We Know: A photo was […]

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SAT to add ‘adversity score’ that will factor student hardships into college admissions

Niyah Heaggans, DI
May 20, 2019
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The College Board, will now add an ‘adversity score’ to the SAT’s in effort to highlight students who rose about despite certain circumstances. What We […]