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The rate that Baltimore public schools decreased their annual suspensions by over the past decade, while most districts suspended more students, mostly for nonviolent offenses. During this time, Baltimore also improved its graduation rate by 20 percent.

The rate that Baltimore public schools decreased their annual suspensions by over the past decade, while most districts suspended more students, mostly for nonviolent offenses. During this time, Baltimore also improved its graduation rate by 20 percent.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.