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My former superintendent, Dana West, taught me the most profound lesson in school leadership: “You don’t have to understand everything about a child, but you do have to do everything you can to respect and preserve the dignity and safety of every child.”
Texas Education Association data show that half of school districts lack mental health services. This shortfall disproportionately affects the most marginalized students, particularly those who are LGBTQ+.
