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Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Cristina Melendez is the ‘parent whisperer’ at the city DOE

A Latina from the South Bronx has made her focus in the Department of Education to uplift families and make sure students thrive.

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Oct 7, 2022, 7:50 PM

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