Spike in Absenteeism Among Hispanic Students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Amidst a backdrop of heightened immigration enforcement, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) witnessed a significant increase in absences among Hispanic students. The surge in absenteeism coincides with recent Border Patrol operations in Charlotte.
Reports indicate that nearly 3,000 Hispanic students were absent on Monday, more than double the number compared to two weeks earlier. While Hispanic students represent roughly a third of the student population, they accounted for over half of all absences. This increase aligns with growing concerns over the presence of immigration enforcement officials throughout the state…