New Jersey schools reported placing at least at least 1,150 kids in isolation spaces, known as 'Quiet Rooms' or seclusion closets, in recent years.
Ana Rivera has lost count of how many times teachers locked away her son.
It started in pre-K when he was shut inside the principal’s office after he would not calm down in class. It escalated in elementary school when the Passaic County boy, who was diagnosed with autism, was routinely dragged into a room the size of closet and locked inside.Kelly Heyboer is an investigative reporter who has covered education, religion, sexual harassment and other topics for NJ Advance Media. Connect with her at kheyboer@njadvancemedia.
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