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Texas sends children as young as six to disciplinary schools
Original: From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses
A report says Texas is placing children as young as six years old, including kindergartners, in strict alternative disciplinary campuses normally reserved for older students facing serious infractions. The practice has drawn criticism from educators and advocates who argue that very young children should not be subjected to such harsh disciplinary environments, raising broader concerns about school discipline policies in the state.
Why now: The report exposes a controversial school discipline practice affecting very young children, prompting debate over Texas education policy.
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- From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses · The Hechinger Report
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