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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Compton Students Sue School District

    Students have filed a lawsuit against Compton school district for neglecting to offer special needs education to those who’ve undergone trauma. Students say the district is breaking the law by not providing the students with a fair shot at an education.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 18, 2015 • 1 min read

    Students have filed a lawsuit against Compton school district for neglecting to offer special needs education to those who’ve undergone trauma. Students say the district is breaking the law by not providing the students with a fair shot at an education.

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    A Biker Gang Shoot Out, The End of 'Mad Men,' and a Voteria
    1. 0:00Motorcycle Shootout
    2. 13:38The End of 'Mad Men' and Other TV News
    3. 27:25Voteria
    4. 41:37Compton Students Sue School DistrictYou’re reading this
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