We’ve written regularly about the school-to-prison pipeline. But we usually focus on policing in classrooms. Today’s piece looks at the events surrounding Jena Six, the practice of harsh discipline and the lack of cultural responsiveness in addressing racism among students.Take Action:Donate to Dignity in Schools, a nonprofit that works to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by empowering schools to address conflict more equitablyConsider: If you didn’t already experience this, how would your life be different today if you were arrested for a felony in the 6th grade? What do you think you’d be doing today?We’d love to hear your reflections on today’s episode - email us at hello@antiracismdaily.com. Include the title of this edition in the subject line.This podcast is made possible by our community of donors and partners. If you enjoyed today’s session, consider making a donation on our website: subscribe.the-ard.com/support.Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.