punishment

Uneven and confusing consequences for disrespectful behavior toward our justice system components.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is making it clear that those responsible for the vandalism at Keith Middle School will be punished.

The Department of Justice co-wrote a letter with the Department of Education saying, in effect, that it's racist to punish students for behaving badly in class! The Feds want public schools to, without delay, take into consideration race when disciplining students, so that minorities are not punished more often than others, regardless if minority students misbehave more often...