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Teachers and parents tell Forest Grove School Board ICE activity is traumatizing students
Summary
Multiple teachers and community members told the Forest Grove School District board that recent immigration-enforcement activity has caused widespread fear, trauma and absenteeism among students and urged the district to use its platform to protect families.
Forest Grove, Ore. — Teachers and parents told the Forest Grove School District board at its Dec. 9 public hearing that expanded immigration enforcement in the area has left many students terrified, unable to attend or focus in class, and that the community must act to protect families.
"I'm a teacher in Forest Grove School District. I'm speaking on behalf of my colleagues, students, and families who could not be here tonight out of concern for their personal safety to speak with you about the impact of ICE activity on our students and families and staff," said teacher Megan Fitzgerald during public comment. Fitzgerald…
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