The Embedded Racism of Public School Discipline

Nationwide racial and disability-based disparities in school discipline have always been a feature of the American educational system. This presentation will provide the context and legal framework for school discipline policies nationwide and in Vermont and will discuss recent efforts to end the presence of police in our children’s schools.

Panelists:

Matthew Bernstein, Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School

Marilyn Mahusky, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid

Watch live at vermontlaw.edu/live or on Facebook.