THUMBS UP to Justice of the Peace (and outgoing DISD board member) Thomas Jones for his efforts to keep kids from dropping out of school. Gathering chronic truants In his courtroom, Jones not only lectures but lis-tens to kids talk about their problems. It’s a compassionate yet tough-minded way to keep young people on the right track.
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