Scarlet Letter

Pain In Punishment Part 1: Corporal Punishment in Schools The use of corporal punishment has been declining in U.S. schools. Losing public acceptance, increased awareness against school boards and educators regarding its use and legislative bans have led to the decline. More than half of the states ban its use. In states where it is allowed, many school boards voluntarily prohibit it. Yet, almost a half million children are being hit yearly in public schools …

…presence of the town and God. - Eric Sporn Sources: Websites Project NoSpank: http://www.nospank.org/ NCACPS (The National Coalition to Abolish Corporal Punishment in Schools): http://www.stophitting.com/NCACPS/index.html AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics): http://www.aap.org/policy/re9740.html New Africa.com: http://www.newafrica.com/education/articles/caning.htm Justice For Youth and Children: http://www.jfcy.org/ ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): http://www.aclu.org/