Wake County Parents Urge the School Board to Protect Immigrant Families | Los Padres del condado de Wake instan al Consejo Escolar a Proteger a las Familias Inmigrantes

Community members, parents, and supporters urge the school board to provide better protections for immigrant families. They are concerned about the possibility of immigration enforcement and stress the need for mental health support. Speakers highlight how vital it is to create safe and welcoming spaces for all students. Schools should be places where students feel safe and can focus on learning, not places where ICE can come in and create fear and disruption. - Miembros de la comunidad, padres y simpatizantes instan al consejo escolar a ofrecer una mayor protección a las familias inmigrantes. Les preocupa la posibilidad de que se aplique la ley de inmigración y subrayan la necesidad de apoyo en materia de salud mental. Los oradores subrayan la importancia de crear espacios seguros y acogedores para todos los alumnos. Las escuelas deben ser lugares donde los estudiantes se sientan seguros y puedan centrarse en el aprendizaje, no lugares donde el ICE pueda entrar y crear miedo y trastornos. 20mins

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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
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  • Fernando Martinez, representing the Education Justice Alliance, speaks about the ongoing advocacy for public school improvements and the need for stronger protections for immigrant families in schools. 
  • Martha Hernandez speaks in Spanish about the fear and anxiety experienced by immigrant families and the need for mental health and safety prioritization in schools. An interpreter summarizes her message. 
  • Carmen Flores, through an interpreter, shares her fears as an immigrant mother and calls for the school board to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement in schools. 
  • Doctor Edith Nieves, a pediatrician, speaks about the negative impact of recent immigration policy changes on immigrant children's health and well-being, urging schools to create safe and supportive environments. 
  • Chair Heagarty introduces Olga Lilia Romero Hernandez, who speaks about the impact of anti-immigrant sentiment on her daughter and advocates for respect and inclusion in schools. 
  • Chair Heagarty introduces Jessica Guandique, who shares concerns about her family's safety and her son's mental health due to immigration issues and school bullying. 
  • Griselda Alonzo Rojas, a community organizer, highlights the economic contributions of undocumented residents and calls for mental health support and safe school environments. 
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