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The Minneapolis Public Schools last week 

 on suspending very young students for non-violent behavior. Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson notified staff of the immediate change, which affects pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade students.


Minneapolis is one of a growing number of districts across the country taking a look at suspension policies. 

 between white and black students - and there's also a big gap in 

. One in five African-American boys is suspended on average each year versus one in 29 white boys.


On The Daily Circuit, we discuss suspension policies, the challenges of managing behavioral issues in the classroom and the disproportionate number of children of color who are suspended.

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Minneapolis is one of a growing number of districts across the country taking a look at suspension policies.

Minneapolis suspensions and the achievement gap

Minneapolis schools superintendent Johnson

Minneapolis suspensions and the achievement gap

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