Memphis parents say district is leaving deaf students behind
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has five ASL interpreters on staff, but parents say that's not enough. (Courtesy Getty Images)
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An MSCS parent who is deaf and volunteers at Sea Isle said students are also missing out on learning about deaf culture.
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Bri Hatch
Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee. Hatch spent the past two years in Baltimore covering all-things education for WYPR, the city’s local NPR station, as a Report for America Corps Member.
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