East High teacher’s favorite student didn’t stand for the Pledge. She taught him a powerful lesson.

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: February 18, 2019 3:10 PM CT | Published: February 14, 2019 4:18 PM CT
<strong>East High School U.S. history teacher Daniel Warner tells his story to a crowded room.</strong>&nbsp;(Photo by&nbsp;<span>Xzavier Bonds)</span>

East High School U.S. history teacher Daniel Warner tells his story to a crowded room. (Photo by Xzavier Bonds)

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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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