At its January 29 regular monthly meeting, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education unanimously passed Resolution 4917: Standing in Solidarity with Immigrant Students and Families. “And it affirms existing policies that protect their privacy, safety, and access.”“Being vocal in moments like this, in my opinion, is essential. So when we’re not explicit about our values, others are able to shape a narrative for us. And our students are watching, they deserve to know that they belong here, that their dignity matters, and that our schools remain places of learning and safety. Meyer told Callahan, “I appreciate the persuasion and the advocacy that you undertook numerous times in making sure this crossed the finish line.