Policing and Schools: The Disproportionate Impact on Black Youth
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About this event
Growing evidence regarding persistent disparities in school discipline poses serious implications about the impact of the educational experience for youth. Statewide, Black students in Texas are approximately two times more likely to experience in-school suspensions (I.S.S.), nearly three times more likely to experience out-of-school suspensions (O.S.S) and are admitted to either alternative or juvenile justice education programs at higher rates than white students. Join IUPRA’s moderated panel discussion around this issue with a focus on equity and school- community solutions.
Moderator: Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin
Panelists:
Kevin Foster Ph.D., School Board Member, Austin Independent School District
Andrew Hairston, Director, Justice Education Project, Texas Appleseed
Natosha Daniels, Round Rock Black Parents Association
Farah Muscadin, Director, Office of Police Oversight, City of Austin
Organizer IUPRA & UT Opportunity Forum
Organizer of Policing and Schools: The Disproportionate Impact on Black Youth
The Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis (IUPRA) is an interdisciplinary policy research institute that provides intersectional policy solutions. Our mission is to strengthen Black communities, promote social justice, and combat anti-Black racism using a racial equity framework.
The UT Opportunity Forum is an interdisciplinary collaboration of faculty from across the University of Texas. Our mission is to foster relationships and strategies to promote more vibrant and equitable cities in Texas, with a focus on affordable housing, community planning, economic development, education, and transportation.
