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Everybody deserves access to joy, and only those who are engaged tend to feel it.

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By being inclusive of all we will enlighten our classmates to ideas, thought s and beliefs that might not encounter otherwise.

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Those willing to engage with the community - wear their heart on their sleeve - were likely tentative to do so at first, but build up the courage to contribute and let their voices be heard. DA should promote this, but it doesn't always have to be asking the "shy student" to speak in front of the whole class

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The more engaged a community, the balanced it grows. We need all voices shaping DA for the future.

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Engaging others is showing kindness to others. Actively choosing kindness

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It takes courage to become a leader. Engagement provides an atmosphere where all students have the opportunity to become courageous leaders.

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Hearing the students feedback and giving them ownership in the process.

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Engagement is hard work. It requires persisting through discomfort and discord. DA students need practice DRIVING in environments that aren't full of people just like them.

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Engagement stimulates thought and creative ideas

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Being able to bring your AUTHENTIC self to school each day. Not having to code switch to fit in.

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When there is engagement and all feel safe, supported and empowered, creativity (in academic settings and otherwise) can thrive without fear of shame or embarrassment.