East High teacher’s favorite student didn’t stand for the Pledge. She taught him a powerful lesson.
Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat Tennessee
Caroline Bauman serves as Chalkbeat Tennessee’s community editor and writes about Tennessee schools. Bauman has a masters degree from the University of Missouri as a Thurgood Marshall Fellow. When she’s not working, you can almost certainly find her enjoying BBQ nachos at Central or live music at the Levitt Shell.
This teacher learned a valuable lesson when his favorite student didn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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