Teachers, Cops, and Conflict: Why We Need to De-Escalate I’m sitting in my living room reading the transcript of the Sandra Bland arrest for failing to signal a lane change on a Texas highway back in July. My anger is growing as I read each instance of escalation between Bland and police officer Brian Encina. It’s making my blood boil, and I can’t figure out why. I’ve never been in an argument with a police officer. I’ve never been asked to step out of my car or been subjected to any harassment or brutality by a police officer. I’ve never even witnessed something like that. Because of my privilege, ... Continue reading... http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/09/02/teachers-cops-and-conflict-why-we-need.html
