Why Did the School Board Fire Feagins?

The public still doesn't know for sure.


Dr. Marie Feagins began visiting local schools after she started her tenure as superintendent last April. The school board voted to fire her last month. (photo by Ariel J. Cobbert for Chalkbeat)

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