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Sean: Supportive teachers need to guide student voice

Melanie: School should recognize students when they do positive things

Melanie: Students must have a voice

Adam: Teachers should pay more attention to how students are treating each other

Ethan 2022: The library is a safe welcoming alternative to recess

Juan: Schools need to set up systems to listen to students

Valancia: Every time you go to class you have to put your feelings aside

Valancia: If schools don’t offer better ways to reduce stress

Amayra: Everyone’s Quiet

Oereluwa: I wish we felt more listened to

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