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Beloved Wantagh Elementary Teacher Removed; Parents Outraged
One mom has started a petition, written letters to the superintendent and launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of the teacher.

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One mom has started a petition, written letters to the superintendent and launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of the teacher.

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