About 100 Syracuse middle school students made their voices heard Thursday at a first-ever symposium designed to collect feedback on their educational experience. Most were candid with their answers on sensitive topics, including this panel of students who were asked if they felt their peers were treated differently based on race.
This was one of many groups of mixed students at the event who discussed the varying perceptions of race among students and faculty.
Many of the middle school students also see their peers regarded differently when it comes to discipline.
Students were also asked about school choice, a moment they felt great at school, and adults they rely on. Superintendent Sharon Contreras says the feedback will be shared with principals and education commissioners to address common themes and find other ways for students to share their concerns. There was a similar symposium held for high school students earlier that day.
