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San Francisco school board renames two schools for Edwin and Anita Lee and Dolores Huerta
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education voted 6–0 (one absence) to rename the Chinese Education Center the Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School and Fairmount Elementary the Dolores Huerta Elementary School after public testimony and committee recommendations.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Aug. 28 voted to rename two district schools: the Chinese Education Center will become the Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School, and Fairmount Elementary will become Dolores Huerta Elementary School. Both resolutions passed by recorded roll-call vote with six ayes; Trustee Shamon Walton was absent.
Board members and dozens of community speakers urged the changes during a meeting that included readings of both resolutions and extended public comment. Principal Victor Tam and community partner Vanita Louie described the Edwin and Anita Lee proposal as a way to honor the late…
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