DCPS fires 12, suspends another 12 D.C. Public Schools teachers and staffers attacked students 64 times this school year, a big leap from the 36 proven cases of corporal punishment last year, according to school officials.

Twelve of the employees have been fired and another 12 have been suspended, as investigations continue into 32 incidents.

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