Skipping class, talking back, misunderstood disabilities: Families say some reasons for suspensions 'ridiculous'

Edmonton’s Catholic and public school board policies say principals can suspend students when they threaten the safety of others in school, or when time away from school will be a learning experience.
When students are sent away from school, it’s with their best interests at heart, school district spokespeople said.
Those who experience suspensions and expulsions can feel differently.
Out-of-school suspensions feel like an overreaction to their behaviour, and teach them nothing, some