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Why some migrant children are experiencing school enrollment delays

Gabrielle Emanuel

Senior Health and Science Reporter

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)

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Stories of how Massachusetts is responding to a rapid rise in migrants. The new arrivals are filling family shelters, bringing new challenges for schools, and testing state leaders' commitment to welcome newcomers.