The Baltimore Sun
Amid the pandemic, SOMOS has worked to address the inequitable access to internet, ensure fair academic opportunity for English language learners and make school reopenings safe.
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The Baltimore Sun
It happens nearly every day. When 16-year-old Sharon España-Montes signs on for classes at City Neighbors High School, five brothers and sisters are trying to connect to their schools at the same time. The internet crashes. Or one of the household’s three children under the age of 5 starts to cry, needing a diaper change, food or someone to play with.
Read MoreLatina teens create online space for young Baltimore immigrants to trade advice and find community →
The Baltimore Sun
The five Latina teenagers, all young immigrants to Baltimore, shared the same struggles: trying to find friends, feeling embarrassed when not understanding English, and working to make their way in a new country.
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