North Carolina school district releases memo on 'supporting student absences' due to ICE

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Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Robert P. Taylor wrote a message titled, "Supporting staff and families amid recent federal immigration orders," to address the "anxiety" felt by members of the community over federal immigration orders. At the bottom of the message was a section on "supporting student absences" during the "challenging times." North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh is Wake's county seat.

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Supporting student absences If a student needs to be absent, we encourage families to communicate directly with their child’s teacher and school. Sharing the reason for the absence - whether it’s illness, a family matter, or simply feeling worried - helps us understand how to best support your child. Teachers are ready to work with families to make sure learning can continue. If your child is absent, their teacher can provide classwork or learning activities that can be completed from home. Staying in communication helps us ensure students don’t fall behind and continue to feel part of their classroom community.

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