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.