An Oklahoma Watch investigation finds that across the state, special education students are being paddled, suspended and expelled at higher rates than those of other students.
Listen to Brad Gibson’s “Oklahoma Watch Report” on the issue and his interviews with parents of disciplined children.
Oklahoma Watch Report EXTRA
Brad Gibson speaks with Sherilyn Walton, family support coordinator for advocacy group TARC, about special education teaching and discipline in Oklahoma public schools.
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by Brad Gibson, Oklahoma Watch
August 24, 2015
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