Although there’s been huge strides to address preschool expulsion, it somehow still happens. NBC News, working a story on the subject, spoke with Ireta Gasner, vice president of Illinois policy at Start Early (formerly the Ounce). Read the full story and what she had to say here.

Start Early Talks About Preschool Expulsion
Start Early Vice President of Illinois Policy Ireta Gasner speaks on preschool expulsion.

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