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Shrewsbury Offers STOP (Students Together Opposing Prejudice)

S.T.O.P. is a youth education and leadership initiative.

SHREWSBURY, MA—S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Prejudice) is a youth education and leadership initiative. The program is a seven-week curriculum, targeted to 7th and 8th grade students, with sessions taking place in participating houses of worship and other organizations.

Through short teachings at the start of each session, students have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the similarities and differences among each other, said the announcement.

These sessions are held weekly, on Thursdays, from 6-8:30 p.m. starting on Feb. 2. The sessions start with a pizza dinner and socializing.

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