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Why some migrant children are experiencing school enrollment delays

Javier stands with his mother and new baby brother. They arrived in Massachusetts in May and Javier is eager to start kindergarten.  (Gabrielle Emanuel/WBUR)
Javier stands with his mother and new baby brother. They arrived in Massachusetts in May and Javier is eager to start kindergarten. (Gabrielle Emanuel/WBUR)

Many migrant children are experiencing a disrupted education or a delayed start to the school year as districts figure out how to accommodate them.

WBUR’s Gabrielle Emanuel gives us the view from Massachusetts.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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