In October, 15-year-old Zoya Shaik felt like she was at a point in her life where she was ready to start wearing a hijab. Just one week later, a paraprofessional’s remarks at Lisle Senior High School prompted Shaik and other students to speak up to the District 202 board about their experiences of discrimination and to promote anti-bullying efforts.
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