The harmful and uninspired tactic of relying on police to handle problems inside of schools drastically disrupts the learning environment and student wellness.
Addys Castillo
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Connecticut’s youth voice is strong, but needs coordination
On Wednesday June 1, students at Amistad High School in New Haven organized a protest to voice their concerns regarding the absence of minority teachers, using their collective power to question the lack of diversity in the teaching faculty at this predominately African-American and Latino high school. This youth-led action not only highlighted the issue of diversity, or the lack thereof, within the educational system, but also shined a beaming light on the power of youth-led activism.