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Westborough residents urge schools to address immigrant-family safety and racism concerns
Summary
A recent graduate and other residents urged the School Committee to do more to protect immigrant families from immigration enforcement and to address racism in schools; the superintendent reiterated the district’s commitment to student safety and inclusion and described district-level communications and actions begun in January.
A recent graduate told the Westborough School Committee she and other immigrant families feel fearful of immigration enforcement (ICE) and said the district should do more to prepare and protect students and families, including classroom discussion, informational materials and direct communication to families.
The speaker, who identified herself as a member of the Westborough Class of 2023 and a long-time resident, described incidents of racist vandalism at the high…
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