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When the Outside World Feeds Fear, Student Peer Support Becomes a Lifeline
As a new school year begins, many students — especially students of color, LGBTQ youth, and children in immigrant and mixed-status families — are carrying more than just the weight of academic expectations. They are navigating a world that feels increasingly unsafe, where political threats, discrimination and immigration enforcement have become part of their daily...
By Raven Jones-McKinney | October 1, 2025