Student says expulsin for Facebook photo is unfair


	Student says expulsin for Facebook photo is unfair

iteachcomputers

10-26-2007 12:21 PM

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parenting, middleschool, technology, teens, web2.0

iteachcomputers says:

Student was imitating a rap star in a photo and his actions were misinterpreted as flashing gang signs.

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