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Ethan:

Jaliyah: It is discouraging when sexism and negative comments get in the way of our learning

Neishaly: Upping security doesn’t help us feel safer, it scares kids.

Careliz: If we have gender neutral bathrooms, students will feel safer to express their gender identity

Richard: Another problem for our school to address is rampant vandalism and vaping in the bathrooms

April: every week there are 5 fights at school

Justice: my hope is that we introduce more creativity and comfort

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