I have experienced in my own school a shocking and deeply instilled bias, where people get in trouble simply for belonging to a different race or gender. This is a maddening reality that unfortunately is not limited to my school. Recent statistics reflect a worrying trend where discrimination is visible and prevalent in many educational institutions. The National Bureau for Economic Research reports that teachers set lower expectations for their non-white students, a form of entrenched systemic racism. The AAUW also states that 64% of people in grades 6-12 report experiencing some form of gender or race-based discrimination at school. This emotional recession that students are forced into because of their identity is unacceptable and calls for urgent action. Education should be a safe space promoting tolerance, equality, and unity, regardless of one's skin tone or gender. We demand immediate action against these heinous practices. We want a future where people can learn without discrimination or prejudice. PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION OR DONATE so that together we can create an accepting, equal, and nurturing environment inside our schools.

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