2016年11月27日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Education News


Election throws US plans for Syrian refugees into question

Posted: 27 Nov 2016 09:13 AM PST

In this Nov. 14, 2016 photo, bartender Star Kulig poses at a VFW in downtown Rutland, Vt. After months of bitter debate, the down-on-its heels city is preparing to start accepting up to 100 Syrian refugees. The city's mayor, the main proponent of bringing the refugees to his community, hopes to provide the refugees a sanctuary while at the same time using their presence as part of his broader effort to revitalize his city. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — Arabic language classes are drawing 25 to 30 people a week in preparation for the new arrivals in town. High school students are helping collect furniture and housewares for them, and employers have inquired about giving them jobs.


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