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Avila brothers cleared after gang contract controversy in Gaston County
The Avila brothers and two other Latino families challenged gang contracts and translation flaws in Gaston County Schools. The district ended gang contracts, updated ESL services, and adopted an intervention model, with the brothers returning to Bessemer City High School and pursuing futures in sports and law. The Office for Civil Rights cited improved programs, while some districts still use gang contracts.
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Avila Brothers
Enrique
Mario Avila
Avila
Avilas
U.S. Department of Education
Office For Civil Rights
ACLU
North Carolina
North Carolina Justice Center
Office of Civil Rights
Gaston County
Kristi Harris
Byron Martinez
Martinez
N.C. Justice Center
Melissa Balknight
Balknight
Pinto
Christine Bischoff
Mario
Bischoff
Amanda Memrick
AmandaMemrick