“It’s important for me to learn in an environment that prioritizes cultural diversity and inclusion. During Hispanic Heritage month, my school put up flags from different Spanish-speaking countries to show that they were prioritizing diversity, but in reality, the kids get picked on for being different and the school doesn’t do much about it.” — Jaliyah
This website is dedicated to the valuable lessons we can learn from students’ own experiences about how to create better schools. Decisions about schooling are often made without listening deeply to students themselves. But students are in the best position to understand what they need in order to do well in school.
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