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Focus Group: Kids of color get harsher discipline

Focus Group: Racial makeup of staff should be representative of student body

Focus Group: Health and wellness counsellors always check in

Taeyah: We spend more time with teachers and counselors than our own families

Gabriela: She put her hand out to me

Taeyah: Small things make the difference

Anonymous: Human relationships are what really matter

Alice: Teachers should be supported to build relationships with students

Focus Group: We have new teachers every single year

Anonymous: I felt like no one was on my side

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