WCPSS Sees Surge in Absences Amid Immigration Fears

Wake County Public Schools saw a surge in student absences, with nearly twenty thousand students missing school due to fear of immigration enforcement actions. The district reported an eleven percent absence rate, with over a hundred schools experiencing double-digit absence rates. Officials acknowledged the anxiety and excused absences for students affected. Meanwhile, Letha Muhammad from the Education Justice Alliance urged the district to ensure students can access classwork from home. State Superintendent Mo Green reminded everyone that every child has a right to an education and encouraged families to continue sending their children to school. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.