Zero Tolerence = Zero Reality
I write this from Barcelona where it is a bright sunny morning. Here is a good piece on Colorado’s experience applying a zero tolerance approach at schools post the Columbine School killings: http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12179638 The idea of zero tolerance reflects a zero vision of reality. While of course guns should not be allowed at schools, imposing blanket punishments on students for rule violations ignores reality. The nature of childhood and learning, assumes making mistakes. Please read…