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Jefferson: I learn more from teachers who take time to know me

Jefferson: I learn best when there is an actual teacher standing in front of me

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

Alex: Some classes do not have a teacher due to shortages

Alex: Effective communication is essential for a functional school

Richard: Students don’t have any say in problems that involve us

Richard: School counselors help me feel comfortable in class

Adam: it’s those simple gestures that make you feel safe with a teacher

Chloe: schools don’t care about students with autism

Adam: schools don’t care about what students are thinking

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