abuse of autistic student sparks calls for reform
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CHERRY HILL, N.J. — When harsh words flew in a classroom for autistic children here, the school employees who spoke them likely thought no one in authority would ever hear.
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Mel Evans, AP
Stuart Chaifetz kisses his son Akian Chaifetz, 10, on the head as they play in the backyard of their home.
Mel Evans, AP
Stuart Chaifetz kisses his son Akian Chaifetz, 10, on the head as they play in the backyard of their home.
“Shut up,” shouted one staffer, unaware that a digital recorder was hidden in the pocket of 10-year-old Akian Chaifetz.
“Go ahead and scream because guess what? You’re going to get nothing until your mouth is shut.
“Oh Akian, you are a bastard.”
But after the boy’s father, Stuart Chaifetz, released excerpts of the tape in an online video last week, millions of people learned w…………… continues on USA TODAY
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Education resource fair gives parents tips on being child advocates
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David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times special Roosevelt Middle School Principal Darcy Fernandes points out some of the healthy habits for school-age children during an education fair held at Our Lady of the Assumption church hall in New Bedford on Sunday.David W. Oliveira
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April 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Roosevelt Middle School Principal Darcy Fernandes and Executive Director of New Bedford Community Connections Darlene Spencer explained to parents Sunday aftern…………… continues on SouthCoastToday.com
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