African American Policy ForumVarmennettu tili

1. In NY & Boston, Black boys and girls were subject to larger achievement gaps & harsher forms of discipline than white counterparts. 2. At-risk young women describe zero-tolerance schools as chaotic environments in which discipline is prioritized over educational attainment.

3. Increased levels of law enforcement and security personnel within schools sometimes make girls feel less safe & less likely to attend school. 4. Girls' attachment & sense of belonging in school can be undermined if their achievements are overlooked or undervalued.

5. Punitive rather than substantive responses to conflict contributes to the separation of girls from school & to their disproportionate involvement in the juvenile justice system. #BlackGirlsMatter.

6. The failure of schools to intervene in situations involving the sexual harassment & bullying of girls contributes to their insecurity at school. 7. Girls sometimes resort to "acting out" when their counseling needs are overlooked or disregarded.

8. School-age Black girls experience a high incidence of interpersonal violence. 9. Black & Latina girls are often burdened with familial obligations that undermine their capacity to achieve their academic goals.

10. Pregnancy & parenting make it difficult for girls to engage fully in school. #BlackGirlsMatter