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Las Cruces School Board to Review Cesar Chavez Elementary Name Change

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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education is set to deliberate on renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School at their upcoming meeting. This decision follows recent allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, who passed away in 1993. The outcome of this discussion could have significant implications for the school's identity and community perception, reflecting on how historical figures are honored in educational institutions.

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