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Student representatives tell Issaquah board Day on the Hill reinforced value of civic voice
Summary
Student delegates who visited Olympia described positive meetings with legislators and said personal stories on special education and other topics made an impression on lawmakers, prompting board members to call for broader student preparation for advocacy.
Students who represented Issaquah School District at the recent Day on the Hill told the board their meetings with state lawmakers were a meaningful civic experience and reinforced the impact of student voice on policy discussions.
Krish, one of the student representatives, said he initially expected to listen but found he was asked to speak and…
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