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Pandemic brings unique challenges for ESL students, families

Isabella Abraham March 11, 2021
In public school private ESL programs and public English classes, both adult and K-12 ESL students are struggling with their education. Younger students in particular have difficulties adjusting to the in-home learning environment.
Due to the financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people expected to face food insecurity this year in Greater Boston has increased. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Despite efforts, food insecurity in Boston reaches a new high

Daily Free Press Staff July 11, 2020
In June, Greater Boston Food Bank served 11.5 million pounds of food, over two-times last year's peak. Still, Boston residents are going hungry.

Millions alloted to heat homes of poor families

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2014

Because this winter was especially severe, public officials have allocated $20 million to assist low-income families who cannot afford their heating bills. The supplemental spending bill was signed into...

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