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When students were bullied because of dirty clothes, a principal installed a free laundromat at school

August 21, 2018 by Leo

Some students at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, could not afford to wash their clothes. This school year opens with a new laundromat with free detergent and other supplies, just for them.

Source: When students were bullied because of dirty clothes, a principal installed a free laundromat at school

What a great idea.

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  1. George Thomas says

    August 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    How long before they start bringing in the family wash?

    • Leo says

      August 21, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      That’s a pretty cynical take on some good news. And besides … would it really matter?

  2. Kansas City SEO says

    August 22, 2018 at 3:31 am

    That is such a nice act of kindness! Hope they know how to take care of the appliance so that the usage of it will be maximize,,

    • Leo says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Indeed! That’s another great — and practical — teaching opportunity. 🙂

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