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THREAD: The boy is called a liar. He’s told not to defend himself.
Then the private school owner encourages all of his peers to attack him, one by one. She hits him, repeatedly, with a plastic pipe-like object.
How does this school still exist — and receive state funds? 🧵
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Analysis Summary
A school owner in Arkansas repeatedly struck a 13-year-old student with a plastic cylinder and encouraged other students to attack him, according to a ProPublica investigation. The school receives millions in state voucher funds despite Arkansas requiring virtually no oversight of private schools — only that they display an American flag. The incident has sparked calls from advocacy groups for stronger regulation of the state's voucher program.
Claims Analysis (4)
“A private school owner hit a boy repeatedly with a plastic pipe-like object during a 'circle time' session.”
ProPublica investigation and multiple outlets confirm Tracy Morrison struck a 13-year-old student repeatedly with a plastic cylinder in April 2025.
“The school owner encouraged other students to attack the boy.”
ProPublica reporting confirms Morrison orchestrated and encouraged peer attacks during the April 2025 incident.
“This private school receives state funds.”
The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain receives Arkansas public voucher funds. Multiple outlets confirm the school operates with state funding.
“Arkansas private schools receiving public funds operate with minimal state oversight and regulation.”
ProPublica investigation documents that Arkansas requires only an American flag and flagpole for private school licensing, leaving schools largely unmonitored.
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