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A Principal’s Courage to Adopt a Student | Cincinnati News
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A former high school principal, Robert Burnside, quit his job after defying district orders to expel a homeless teen, Landerius Hayes, ultimately adopting him and giving him a family. Despite facing an unfair investigation and administrative leave, Burnside’s compassion led to Hayes staying in school, graduating, and now pursuing aviation while working as a mechanic. Though he lost his career, Burnside gained a son and his children a brother — a sacrifice he calls necessary and deeply rewarding.
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