Equal Treatment?

In Strike and Soltis there is a case that deals with two individuals who do not get along and fight often in the same class. The teacher, Mrs. Andrews, has run out of options and has tried everything in the book to be fair and use equal treatment. The problem here is that one of the individuals happens to be black, a minority and the other white. They seem to be close to the same reading level but cannot keep them together in the same reading groups because of their fits of rage. She is stuck with what to do.

I would not want to cause conflict in the school and move Paul to the lower group and have Tim switch move down just because of race. This is an issue of fair and equal treatment of all students. We know nothing about the past of Tim however we could reason that he may have some family or social issues. In this case I would get to know the two individuals as best possible, their backgrounds and what makes them so upset at each other. I would devise the best plan for them, which I would think switching them back and forth between reading groups regardless of ethnicity. This to me would be the only way to assure the best possible situation given the scenario. I couldn't possibly keep one in the lower group if he constantly looks down in himself. He needs a moral boost, and a better outlook on reading for his future.What is fair about keeping him where he's at? This is great example of what a teacher has to struggle with sometimes on a daily basis! These situations need to be prepared for and learning from experience is key as well. I look forward to this particular case in class.