Elorza announces high school program for immigrant students entering U.S.

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PROVIDENCE MAYOR JORGE O. ELORZA said that the newcomer program
PROVIDENCE MAYOR JORGE O. ELORZA said that the newcomer program "marks a tremendous step in ensuring that all Providence students learn in an environment that is welcoming and supportive. Newcomers, just as the rest of our students, deserve a fair shot at a quality education.” / PBN FILE PHOTO/STEPHANIE ALVAREZ EWENS
PROVIDENCE – For the past three weeks, 41 recently emigrated high school-aged students from countries in Africa, the Middle East and Central America have received fundamental academic and language instruction in the Newcomer Program – a program offered by the Providence public school district, according to a joint statement made Monday by Mayor Jorge O.…
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