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At Sunnyside High, Washington Supreme Court justices field questions on interpreters, school discipline and race in admissions
Summary
After oral argument in State v. Smith, the justices held a traveling-court Q&A at Sunnyside High School where they discussed the need for trained, in-person interpreters, recent school-discipline decisions, and encouraged students to present their full strengths when applying to college.
Following oral argument in State v. Smith, the Washington Supreme Court held a public question-and-answer session at Sunnyside High School on May 16, during which students and community members asked justices about language access, school discipline, career paths, precedent and the role of race in admissions.
Esi Asi, a former high-school educator and medical interpreter, asked how the court views interpreter availability. Chief Justice Steven Gonzales said language access is vital and that the court’s language-access commission works to secure funding and coordination for interpreters and…
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