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Latinos offer input on reforming CMS: Parents, activists join in discussions on task force's suggestions.

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| January 10, 2006 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Deborah Hirsch

Jan. 10--A presentation on a task force's recommendations to restructure the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system drew mixed reactions -- and a lot of questions -- from a crowd of about 20 Latino community members who attended a public forum for Spanish-speakers Monday night. Task force member Astrid Chirinos led the presentation, translating audience questions and comments for English-speakers in the group.

The plan has potential to do a lot of good for Latino students, who make up 10 percent of CMS, said Maria Boral, who spent two years as a secretary in the school system and has a son in 10th grade at Myers Park High. For example,…

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