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Sites dealing with zero tolerance issues in schools. Zero tolerance means:

The policy or practice of not tolerating undesirable behavior, especially in the automatic imposition of severe penalties for first offenses.

End Zero Tolerance
http://www.endzerotolerance.com/  [report broken link]
The mission of endzerotolerance.com is to be a comprehensive and up-to-date national resource for those interested in learning more about the negative impact of Zero Tolerance upon students, families and society.
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The Dark Side of Zero Tolerance
http://www.pdkintl.org/kappan/kski9901.htm  [report broken link]
Article about The Origins of Zero Tolerance, also lists some of the ludicrous things kids have been punished for over the years.
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Zero Intelligence
http://zerointelligence.net/  [report broken link]
Zero Intelligence is a play on "Zero Tolerance", the knee jerk reactionary policies that plague our school systems. The implementation of a zero tolerance policy is the equivalent of giving up on common sense, reasonability and intellect.
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Zero Tolerance Nightmares
http://www.ztnightmares.com/  [report broken link]
This site publicizes the downside or evils of zero tolerance school discipline policies. If you are experiencing a Zero Tolerance Nightmare and feel that the publicity from this website could help your fight or you feel that you have learned some valuable lessons that others should know please Tell Your Story.
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