Daily Archives: August 26, 2015

Wednesday Open Thread | Herbie Hancock Week

Posted on August 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! We hope you are enjoying Herbie Hancock week.

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New law addresses racial disparities in school discipline

Posted on August 26, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

SPRINGFIELD – A 2012 study found that Illinois suspends more African-American students than any other state in the U.S., including a Black-White suspension disparity that is the highest in the country. To address this all-too-apparent problem and the overall frequency … Continue reading →

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