AG: Easthampton district ignored ‘serious’ warnings of racism, tension last school year Black and Hispanic students face more severe discipline than white students at Easthampton High School, a scathing civil rights investigation by the attorney general’s office has found. “Our investigation revealed substantial racial and ethnic disparities in how student discipline has been administered at EHS,” wrote Jon Burke, assistant attorney general of the AG’s Civil Rights Division. “EHS administrators and staff have not been provided with sufficient training on how to implement disciplinary policies in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner.” Investigators also found the school administration ignored serious warning signs of racism and tension that led up to a physical ... Continue reading... http://www.gazettenet.com/easthampton-investigation-12084750
