The measure was proposed in response to a New York Times investigation that revealed widespread use of such punishment in Hasidic Jewish private schools.
A student objected to a class, “The Problem of Whiteness,” and tweeted the lecturer’s photo and email address. Hate mail poured in. What should the school do?
Denver’s school system is the latest to reinstate officers, responding to parental concerns over campus violence. Critics say the move will disproportionately hurt students of color.
A 17-year-old student who shot two administrators and later killed himself had to be patted down every day at East High School because of past behavior, the police said.