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  "path": "/2026/02/20/missouri-should-revamp-its-approach-to-school-discipline/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-20T11:50:31.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Commentary",
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    "education"
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  "textContent": "Corporal punishment is still on the books in Missouri and used in some schools. The practice is from an earlier era, rooted in tradition that prioritizes compliance over learning and punishment over development. The logic behind corporal punishment continues to shape extreme disciplinary practices that conflict with what evidence shows supports healthy development. Since 2015, […]",
  "title": "Missouri should revamp its approach to school discipline"
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