Information on Zero Tolerance School Policies
Zero tolerance policies are a popular political tool enacted by many school districts. In practice, however, these guidelines usually translate into “zero intelligence” policy. Here are some examples: Boy Suspended For Finger Gun In early 2011, a 7-year-old-boy in Oklahoma City was suspended from school for pointing his finger like a gun and shooting at a wall. Crazier still, he is not the first child to receive a “finger-gun” suspension. (USA Today, 3-8-2011, p. 9A) Facts About Zero-Tolerance School Policies … Continue reading →