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STUDENT VOICES: Kids bring into school what they’re dealing with at home. Teachers don’t get that

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A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

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Teaching to the student, not the test

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percent in 2017. After Garcia implemented student-centered learning at Revere High, proficient or advancescores on the MCAS for English jumped; in 2017, 82 percent of black students and 77 percent of Hispanic students achieved them. percent in 2017. Revere High School’s adjusted four-year graduation rate rose from 71.5

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STUDENT VOICES: The education system encourages students to be dead inside

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? .

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STUDENT VOICES: Teachers put you in situations to make you stronger

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

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STUDENT VOICES: If I weren’t here I’d probably be dead

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

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STUDENT VOICES: “Challenging” views are considered insubordination

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

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STUDENT VOICES: I don’t want to die in the same town I grew up in

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. Student interviews were carried out during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?