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On the recordApril 29, 2019
Unfortunately, many parents failed to understand that attending public schools with diverse enrollment greatly broadens the horizons of all students irrespective of race.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson discusses the misunderstanding among parents regarding diverse school environments.

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