Out of School 24866 Southern Pupils Question Return
The NEA reports about 24866 students, mostly black, have been expelled or suspended since summer in 11 Southern states. Many faced walkouts, arrests, and demonstrations tied to desegregation. Displaced youths face reentry or alternative education challenges.
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Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Texas
Virginia
Southern Regional Council
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Mississippi Teachers Association
Leon Hall
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NEA outlines black student suspensions and school closures
The NEA reports suspensions and expulsions stem from student boycotts and protests over closing black schools and transferring students to white schools. Disturbances led to closures of at least three schools and protests over the firing of black teachers and administrators.
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NEA
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Programs Aim to Help Displaced Students Finish School
Mihruge cites age limits for high school equivalency tests and says coalition can unite students with programs and groups. About 25 percent of area universities responded to a NEA outreach offering help to displaced students to finish high school or start college early. Scogitte notes universities would provide varied services and scholarships once the survey is finalized.
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