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Hair Rules Divide Schools and Students | Bahamas News
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School hair policies are sparking nationwide debate as private schools embrace natural hairstyles for Black students while public schools enforce strict grooming rules — a double standard critics say is out of touch. The Ministry of Education, led by Director Dominique McCartney-Russell, defends its stance, claiming uniform standards foster discipline and focus in classrooms for 40,000 students. After viral backlash over St. Andrew’s International School’s Black student leaders rocking braids, the Ministry doubled down ahead of the new school year, insisting academic priorities trump personal expression — even as past incidents of students being sent home over their hair continue to fuel controversy.
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