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Welcoming Newcomers: A School's Journey to Embrace Diversity

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Join Dawn as she sits with Bethany Toner from Saint Mary's Academy in Edmundston to discuss the dramatic changes her school experienced in recent years due to the influx of newcomers from around the world. Bethany shares her journey of adapting to a more diverse student body, the collaborative efforts of her team to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, and some advice for teachers in supporting students who speak multiple languages.