The Washington Post (12/16, Thompson) reports, "A year after more than two dozen Asian American students were attacked at a high school in South Philadelphia, the Justice Department has reached an agreement with school officials there, resolving a high-profile investigation into school bullying." Under the agreement, the district must "hire a consultant focused on preventing harassment and discrimination." The Post adds that the pact "will serve as a nationwide standard for school systems trying to prevent bullying."
The Philadelphia Inquirer (12/15, Graham) reported that other provisions in the agreement include "strict guidelines on how racial harassment complaints must be handled at the school going forward, what translation services must be provided to immigrant students and their parents, and what training must be given to staff and students."
The AP (12/16) adds that the Philadelphia district "acknowledged no wrongdoing in signing the settlements with both the Justice Department and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission."
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