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Neishaly: I wish that adults would be more understanding

Alex: Schools should help students struggling with nicotine addiction

Heba: It was cool to see students and teachers decide to come together

Careliz: Queer students deserve to be celebrated

Adam: inclusiveness matters to me, especially as an LGBTQ+ student

April: supporting relationships, self-regulation

Theresa: As a trans youth, I have had hard experiences in school.

Adam: Being able to come out at school

Drew: I was not comfortable with teachers

Oreoluwa: This is the beginning of bringing trust and relationships

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