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Spanish-Speaking Parents Call on Sag Harbor School District To Do More To Address Language Barriers

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Sag Harbor parents Ana **, left, and Yesenia **. They are two of several parents who spoke at the board meeting on Monday night, requesting better language access in the Sag Harbor School District. CAILIN RILEY

Sag Harbor parents Ana **, left, and Yesenia **. They are two of several parents who spoke at the board meeting on Monday night, requesting better language access in the Sag Harbor School District. CAILIN RILEY

Sag Harbor parents Ana **, left, and Yesenia **. They are two of several parents who spoke at the board meeting on Monday night, requesting better language access in the Sag Harbor School District. CAILIN RILEY

Sag Harbor parents Ana **, left, and Yesenia **. They are two of several parents who spoke at the board meeting on Monday night, requesting better language access in the Sag Harbor School District. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Mar 12, 2025
Earlier this year, the mother of a Sag Harbor Elementary School student had a stressful child care mix-up. Her child was supposed to be sent to the Bridgehampton Child Care... more

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