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‘She looks like a baby’: Why do kids as young as 5 or 6 still get arrested at schools?

ORLANDO — The preschoolers filed offstage in royal blue caps and gowns, hugging their parents and ready for treats to celebrate their 2018 graduation from Trinity Learning Academy. All but one. This story also appeared in USA TODAY A 5-year-old took center stage, dancing to upbeat music, legs kicking in white tights and shiny white […]

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