Dayton Daily News education reporter Scott Elliott writes about schools, kids, teaching and learning.
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A hug, kiss and frisk for junior
The Philadelphia city schools are asking parents in that district to check their kids pockets for contraband before sending them to school. This comes after a couple discoveries of drugs at schools, but school officials say the pocket check can be a big help keep forbidden items, ranging from weapons to toys, out of schools.
Is this a sensible request or have Philly school leaders gone over the edge?
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