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AAPS data show rising suspensions and stark racial, disability disparities; district outlines supports
Summary
A six‑year district analysis presented April 23 shows overall suspensions are up since the pandemic, with Black students, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students overrepresented. District leaders outlined MTSS, restorative practices and a work group to reduce disparities.
Ann Arbor Public Schools trustees received a six‑year analysis April 23 showing district suspensions have risen since the pandemic and are disproportionately borne by Black students, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students.
The presentation, delivered by Executive Director Roberta Hayward and Executive Director Melida Austin, said the district reviewed PowerSchool records from 2018–19 through Feb. 2025 (with projections for interrupted COVID years) and found a post‑COVID uptick in suspensions across elementary and middle grades. Hayward said fighting and physical aggression remain the leading reasons for suspension, with alcohol/drug activity, disruptive conduct and insubordination also common.
"Suspensions are disproportionate in over a 6 year analysis period, impacting our Black…
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