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When does zero tolerance go too far?

Chalea Hutchinson @zoey7879 (3092) • Quincy, Illinois 18 Feb 10

Earlier today, I read a story about a 12 year old girl who was arrested for sprawling a smiley face and writing "I love so and so (two of her friends I cant remember their names)" on her desk at school. She was subsequently...

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Another example of Zero Tolerance or justified results?

Wendy @jerzgirl (9384) • United States 25 Nov 08

OK, the title on this story is a bit misleading because the behaviors involved MORE than just "the gas we pass". However, I do think the punishment far exceeded the crime. Hell - when I was in school, it took so much more...

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Student Suspended For Having Untucked Shirt

Wendy @jerzgirl (9384) • United States 3 Oct 08

Again, 'Zero Tolerance' raises its ugly head. http://www.nbc10.com/education/17609456/detail.html?rss=phi&psp=weird-news They're more concerned about control than they are about curriculum. And, how can the district...

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