"Yes, it gets better, but I also understand that saying to a 15-year-old that, 'Oh, don't worry, just wait a year', is like saying 'Wait a lifetime', but every single person has the right to go to school and not be afraid"
- Rick Mercer
About this Quote
This quote by Rick Mercer talks to the value of creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students, no matter their age. He acknowledges that for a 15-year-old, waiting a year for things to improve can feel like an eternity. He stresses that everyone deserves to go to school without fear, and that it is the duty of grownups to guarantee that this right is respected. Mercer's words remind us that we should strive to create a safe and helpful environment for all trainees, so that they can discover and grow without fear. His words likewise advise us that we should take action to ensure that all trainees feel safe and accepted in their school environment.
This quote is written / told by Rick Mercer somewhere between October 17, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from Canada.
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"And before our current legislature adjourns, we intend to become the first state of full and true choice by saying to every low and middle-income Hoosier family, if you think a non-government school is the right one for your child, you're as entitled to that option as any wealthy family; here's a voucher, go sign up"
