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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
Apr 17
In today's paper: Critics call for a bodycam release policy from Boston police; Cape Cod campus reeling after learning of former president’s inappropriate relationship with student; and more. trib.al/3RY6iXs
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A teen who was arrested by ICE last May while on the way to volleyball practice attended the SOTU as a guest of his congressman.
Midway, he was targeted by DHS in a tweet.
Inside his SOTU experience,
from @marcelanotes
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3 Sep 2025
I want to give (new!) Boston Globe education reporter @marcelanotes a shout-out for her being behind so many of the "I'm glad they wrote about this, and hey, they talked to the right people!" articles recently.
Today's: bostonglobe.com/2025/09/02/m…
#MAEdu
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26 Aug 2025
Students across Massachusetts are encountering a changed landscape as they head back to school. For today’s @BostonGlobe Starting Point, I asked @marcelanotes about how everything from immigration enforcement to cell phone use may be different this year bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/n…
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14 Jul 2025
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice, has quickly become the face of ICE operations in Massachusetts.
Since his release from detention, we spent a month documenting the teen’s life.
Read more @BostonGlobe:
bostonglobe.com/2025/07/14/m…
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
2 Jul 2025
A father self-deports before dawn. A retired postman helps a 13-yr old through an immigration hearing. A woman signs paperwork to protect her children, lest she get picked up.
There are the stories of the Massachusetts families impacted by ICE.
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13 Jun 2025
Marcelo Gomes da Silva was welcomed to the Massachusetts State House by Governor Maura Healey, who gifted the teen a beaded rosary blessed by Pope Francis. trib.al/qPOnFdQ
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12 Jun 2025
🇺🇸 Released But Still Unsettled
▫A Milford teen spent six days in ICE detention without sunlight or a shower. Life back at home isn’t what he expected
▫@marcelanotes
▫is.gd/mvtvx8
#frontpagestoday #USA @BostonGlobe 🇺🇸
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
12 Jun 2025
In today's paper: A Milford teen spent six days in ICE detention without sunlight or a shower. Life back at home isn’t what he expected. Brian Wilson, musical visionary and celebrated leader of the Beach Boys, dies; and more. trib.al/CMjZjZv
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
9 Jun 2025
“I don’t understand what the motive for this is.”
Last week, I witnessed a mother from the Dominican Republic have a medical episode as ICE agents arrested her in Boston’s immigration court after her hearing. This is what these ICE arrests look like: bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m…
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
4 Jun 2025
‘Please, bring my son back’: In emotional video, family of detained Milford teen begs ICE to free their son bostonglobe.com/2025/06/04/m…
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
3 Jun 2025
In today's paper: Mother of detained Milford student hopes for his release, Trump’s threat to Chinese international students puts academic exchange and tuition dollars at risk in Massachusetts, and more. trib.al/TXchf3s
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
3 Jun 2025
Between tears, Daiane Pereira recounted how her family learned of the detainment of their son, 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who authorities later said was swept up in a “collateral arrest” targeting his father. trib.al/p3P2RSE
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3 Jun 2025
The Milford community is continuing to rally for Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the teen who was detained by ICE, at Tuesday night's playoff volleyball game, where the team will wear t-shirts dedicated to their teammate. trib.al/meH1DjX
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4 Jun 2025
The family of the Milford teen detained by ICE released a video begging officials to free Marcelo Gomes da Silva from a detention facility. Watch it here. trib.al/JBAok7r
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12 May 2025
Under a 2023 Texas law, students caught with vapes must be removed to disciplinary alternative schools.
More students were sent to DAEP last year than at any point in the past decade.
State lawmakers are now debating whether to ease up — or double down: dallasnews.com/news/educatio…
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6 May 2025
Today is my first day @BostonGlobe 🗞️
I’m so excited to join The Great Divide, an investigative team focused on inequalities in the school system.
If you have any tips or Boston recommendations, please reach out at marcela.rodrigues@globe.com.
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Marcela Rodrigues retweeted
29 Apr 2025
On a Monday last fall, only 52% of Cleburne ISD students came to school.
Families were fearful after threats against campuses zoomed across Snapchat.
A @dallasnews review of Texas Education Agency waivers shows the impact threats can on attendance:
dallasnews.com/news/educatio…
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25 Apr 2025
Yesterday was my last day @dallasnews.
It’s a bittersweet departure. Being a reporter in Texas taught me so much. I’m forever grateful for the amazing people I’ve met along the way.
More on what’s next very soon.
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25 Apr 2025
Meanwhile, the Ed Lab is hiring for my former job. I’d be happy to chat and answer any questions.
dallasnewscorporation.mua.hr…
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