Why educator says Wayne County judge's reaction to sleeping girl was 'unfair'

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Why educator says Wayne County judge's reaction to sleeping girl was 'unfair'

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Published on Sep 3, 2024, 11:14:44 AM
Total time: 00:50:30

Episode Description

A family is suing Wayne County Judge Kenneth King after he ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip at the courthouse. Dr. Rema-Vassar, a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Wayne State University, called King's response to the incident inappropriate. She joins the show to talk about how a student's behavior in school can be a reflection of their circumstances at home.

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Hosted by Stephen Henderson, Created Equal is about the promise of opportunity and the challenge of inequality from the city that built America — Detroit.