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Blind Boy’s School Punishment Goes Viral Causing Uproar
An eight-year-old blind boy’s punishment from Gracemor Elementary School has caused uproar with parents. The North Kansas City school confiscated Dakota Nafzinger’s walking stick and replaced it with a pool noodle. The school’s disciplinary actions went viral causing pandemonium on social media as the parents protested the return of their son’s walking stick.
According to Gracemor’s website the school is a place where they foster child-centered partnerships with students, parents and the community. Their goal is to work together to ensure not only academic success but personal growth for each student. The site states the mission of the school is to institute a supportive, safe and respectful learning community which embraces life-long learning. Gracemor works to create a culturally responsive environment where students are valued and supported.
This is not what many believe was the motive when Dakota’s cane was ripped away from him. School officials said … click HERE to continue reading
