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School social worker urges board to remember immigrant students after student deported
Summary
A John Harris High School social worker described the recent deportation of a 14‑year‑old former student and urged the district to support immigrant students and back local welcoming measures.
Casey Stokes Rodriguez, a social worker at John Harris High School, told the Harrisburg City School District board that immigrant students continue to face legal and practical hardships and urged trustees to act when district advocacy opportunities arise.
Stokes Rodriguez recounted the case of a student she identified as Oscar, who came alone from Honduras at age 14. She said he lived independently, attended school and worked after classes…
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