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How MSCS has school violence on downward trend

By , Daily Memphian Published: January 03, 2023 4:00 AM CT

Memphis-Shelby County Schools uses a variety of tactics to curb safety incidents at schools, including an established program that pays students cash for information and a new $1 million grant for violence prevention at five specific schools.

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MSCS school safety Michelle McKissack Lakira Elliott Buddy Chapman Greg Sanders "Better Jefferson" Subscriber Only

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.


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