‘Kicking the can’: Advocates say Delaware isn’t doing enough to prevent childhood lead poisoning in schools

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Lead poisoning is dangerous, and advocates say too many kids in Delaware have elevated levels of lead in their bodies.

Advocates for children’s health faulted the state for its response in addressing alarmingly high lead levels in schools, and also in housing, during a panel discussion Wednesday night at the Wilmington Public Library. Hosted by the Newark branch of the NAACP, participants included representatives from the state’s largest teacher’s union, the City of Wilmington, the Christina School District and community advocates…

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