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Immigration and back-to-school

A classroom "Welcome" sign
Lucas Willard
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WAMC
A "Welcome" sign in a classroom

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.

Under President Donald Trump’s push to detain and deport undocumented immigrants, the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School is providing advice to families who are concerned about their children during back-to-school season.

And an organization representing public school districts in New York has published a report to assist districts attract teachers during a national shortage.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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