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Students and parents urge the board to address free and healthy lunches, graduation rate disparities, and support for non-English speakers and students with disabilities. Discussions highlight the need for equitable access and improved educational outcomes. - Los estudiantes y los padres instan a la junta a abordar los almuerzos gratuitos y saludables, las disparidades en la tasa de graduación y el apoyo a los estudiantes que no hablan inglés y a los estudiantes con discapacidades. Los debates ponen de relieve la necesidad de un acceso equitativo y la mejora de los resultados educativos. 12mins

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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
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2025-01-21

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  • Ilya Savaraj, also a senior at Panther Creek High School, advocates for free and healthy lunches for all students, highlighting the connection between nutrition and academic performance. 
  • Mr. Joseph Deaton addresses concerns about the disparity between high graduation rates and low performance on state tests, urging the board to focus on improving academic attainment for minorities and economically disadvantaged students. 
  • Natalie Verplugen, a substitute teacher, discusses the challenges faced by non-English speaking students and proposes translating key educational materials into Spanish and Mandarin to improve inclusivity and educational outcomes. 
  • Naisha Frey, a parent of a child with Down syndrome, advocates for better access and support for families with extended content standards (ECS) students in the Wake County Public School System's magnet school process. 
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