School to Prison Pipeline

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with Marvin Pierre of 8 Million Stories

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Feb 27, 2021

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This segment explores the impact of zero-tolerance policies in schools. We hear from TX State Representative Gene Wu & an Assistant Public Defender specializing in Juvenile policy. This showcases the stories of students & staff from 8 Million Stories. HD

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