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Suspension System Fails NYC Students | New York City News
New York City’s suspension system is in crisis, according to a damning state audit: over half of students sent to alternative learning centers after serious misconduct vanish without a trace—missing more than five days of school. The data from 2019 to 2023 reveals a troubling pattern where absenteeism deepens academic gaps, fuels hopelessness, and risks pushing kids toward dropout. Compounding the issue, many suspended students—especially repeat offenders—receive no counseling or support, with some cases showing zero intervention records. While NYC Public Schools disputes the audit’s…
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