We've all lived through something horrific, but the strength and beauty and knowledge that we're going to win eventually is what keeps me going.
David HoggRead
When you have all these new police officers and resource officers coming into schools, what I'm worried is going to happen is we're going to increase the school-to-prison pipeline, which disproportionately affects students of color and lower social status.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights concerns about how increased police presence in schools may lead to negative outcomes for marginalized students.
David Hogg expresses his apprehension that the introduction of more police officers and resource officers in schools could contribute to a troubling trend known as the school-to-prison pipeline. This phenomenon disproportionately impacts students of color and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, potentially criminalizing behaviors typical in youthful exploration rather than addressing underlying issues through support and education.
Themes
SchoolPoliceEducationJusticeEquityMarginalization
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about school safety policies at a town hall meeting.
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