Still, Black students, who are 19% of the student body, are disproportionately represented in discipline cases, accounting for 66% of suspensions. And the number of suspensions for Hispanic students rose from 16 to 21 in the year period.
Tina Kelley is a journalist at NJ.com Star-Ledger, where she serves as a senior education reporter. Her work focuses on accessibility, civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and the intersection of education with social interest, entrepreneurship, and university research. Tina's insights and reporting have been featured in various publications, including LehighValley Live, PennLive.com, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.