Significantly more students were sent to disciplinary alternative education programs over the past few years, state data shows.
Brooke Kushwaha
Brooke is an education reporter covering Aldine, Alief, Pasadena and Spring ISDs. Her work focuses on helping families get a better education for their children and holding school leaders accountable for providing a high-quality education to all students. She previously reported for Chron.com and the Vineyard Gazette. She also served as an associate editor at Martha's Vineyard Magazine, covering housing, immigration and conservation. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue and The New York Times. Born and raised in Houston, she graduated with a degree from the College of Letters from Wesleyan University. Ella habla español.
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