🌱 Dominion High School leads in hate speech incidents
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- Dominion High School leads in hate speech incidents
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📰 News we're reading
• LCPS Releases Some School Hate Speech Statistics (loudounnow.com) — Recent statistics from Loudoun County Public Schools reveal a concerning rise in hate speech incidents, particularly at Dominion High School in Cascades, which reported the highest number of cases among high schools. The data highlights ongoing challenges in addressing slurs and fostering a positive school culture. 
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