TEA flags Waco ISD for discipline missteps with black students
Waco Independent School District is working to correct problems with discipline after it was reprimanded by the Texas Education Agency for placing black students in the district’s alternative education program at a rate higher than other groups, among other infractions. WISD was issued a Stage 4 indicator for discipline, the most severe rating given, according to a report presented at the district’s Thursday night board of trustees meeting.
Data from the TEA report indicated that black students are three times more likely to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program for offenses that don’t automatically require that placement, such as being involved in a gang or threatening another student.
About 60 percent of discretionary DAEP placements were black students, even though they make up about 30 percent of the student body.
Additionally, the district expelled 20 students for actions that are not considered expellable under the Texas Education Code, such as fighting and persistent misbehavior. Expellable offenses include possessing a weapon and selling drugs, among other misconduct.
More at http://www.wacotrib.com/news/education/tea-flags-waco-isd-for-discipline-missteps-with-black-students/article_e0c88634-4453-5bab-b46c-57df5023928d.html .
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