Opinion: Teacher’s Discipline Act sets schools up for failure
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Kandace Thomas
Dr. Kandace Thomas is the executive director of First 8 Memphis, a nonprofit organization devoted to ensuring Shelby County children ages birth through 8 years have access to high-quality early childhood programs.
The “School to Prison Bill” prioritizes punishment over care for vulnerable and disadvantaged students.
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