Memphis students, once in juvenile detention, offer ideas to reduce suspensions

Memphis students, once in juvenile detention, offer ideas to reduce suspensions

Students were teaching adults this week as Memphis student advocates shared their recommendations on how to reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions.

Six students at G.W. Carver College and Career Academy, an alternative school, worked for months on suggestions for Shelby County Schools leaders that they believe will lead to safer schools, more engaged students and more academic success.

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Rich cities lose out as Wayne County cuts waste in programs to help poor

Rich cities lose out as Wayne County cuts waste in programs to help poor

Proposal to shut down juvenile hall draws show of support

Proposal to shut down juvenile hall draws show of support