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Teachers in this Michigan district can post only these 32 phrases in classrooms (www.washingtonpost.com)

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[–] wagesj45@fedia.io 27 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The list, if anyone was curious:

You belong here.
Everyone is welcome.
We value all voices.
There’s a place for you in this school.
You matter — just as you are.
You matter.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.
Be yourself. That’s enough.
Be yourself.
Respect is for everyone.
Make this a place where everyone feels welcome.
Words matter — choose them with care.
Choose kindness.
Treat people the way they want to be treated.
Be proud of who you are becoming.
You don’t have to change to fit in.
Your story matters.
It’s okay to be different.
You deserve support.
We take care of each other here.
It’s okay to ask for help.
There are people here who care about you.
Everyone deserves respect.
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone.
Choose kindness, every time.
Lift others up.
Be the reason someone feels safe today.
You are seen.
You are valued.
You are enough.
Keep being you.
You deserve to be treated with dignity.

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Chemistry teacher in shambles -- the periodic table of the elements isn't on that list.

[–] mPony@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Don't worry, they're just going through a phrase.

[–] jdr@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago

I feel like you could still be pretty threatening with these.

"YOU ARE SEEN, YOU BELONG HERE, YOU ARE SEEN"