A new report from a congressional watchdog reveals that Black girls in public schools face harsher discipline and more severe punishments than girls from other racial backgrounds. The study, which took nearly 18 months to complete, was initiated at the request of Democratic members of Congress, including Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro. The report is set to be released on Thursday.
Watchdog Finds Black Girls Face More Frequent, Severe Discipline in School
Updated on September 20, 2024