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Student and residents urge Westborough schools to address anti-immigrant threats and safety; superintendent pledges continued support
Summary
A recent graduate, Isadora Oliveira, and resident Diane McCrisson spoke during public comment about racist incidents and fears of ICE enforcement affecting immigrant families and students; Superintendent Allison reaffirmed district commitment to student safety and said leadership has been communicating district obligations and support measures.
During citizen's request at the June 11 Westborough School Committee meeting, recent graduate Isadora Oliveira and resident Diane McCrisson urged the district to do more to protect immigrant families and address racial harassment in schools.
Isadora Oliveira, identifying herself as a member of Westborough’s Hispanic and Latino community and a 2023 graduate, described racial slurs and vandalism she said she had seen while a student and expressed fear that ICE enforcement could separate families. “My parents are scared to go to work and get picked up and never return home,”…
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