The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
School discipline is racist enough for black students like me. Arming teachers will make it worse.
The National Women’s Law Center reported that black girls are 5.5 times more likely to be suspended from school than white girls. Meanwhile, 20 percent of black male students receive out-of-school suspensions compared to only 6 percent of white male students.