Igniting Acceptance: The Role of Teachers in School Climate

In this second episode, hosts Caroline and Addison lead a roundtable discussion with the Get Schooled team exploring student perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, their recent politicization and the impact on Kentucky schools. This episode is part of Beyond the Ballot: Student Stories of Civic Engagement, a collaborative journalistic package by KSVT’s storytelling team aiming to tell the complex stories of how students in our Commonwealth are engaging with civics inside and outside of the classroom.

Note: This episode contains mentions of suicide and mental health issues. KYEdStoryteller Fellow Felicity Therese Krueger explores suicide prevention programs and mental health education in rural Kentucky from the perspective of the students and parents who are most impacted by them.