In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, we discuss school and student safety in Seattle Public Schools, featuring interviews with students, staff, and parents. We explore concerns about balancing physical safety measures with the need for mental health support, sharing perspectives on a $20 million initially promised from the city for mental health. Voices from the community highlight the role of telehealth, community organizations like Community Passageways, and the controversial possibility of the return of School Resource Officers (SROs). Interviewees offer suggestions for improving safety, including wellness rooms and better communication between students and administrators.

Community voices featured in this episode include:

• Rafi Brewer, a sophomore at Garfield High School
• Fatra Hussein, a junior at Franklin High School
• Isaiah Parker, a student at Ingraham High School
• Kaz Hill, a student at Ingraham High School
• Shraddha Shrudde, a math teacher at Cleveland High School
• Lexi Awdziejczyk, a counselor at Franklin High School
• Alicia Spanswick, co-president of the PTSA at Garfield High School
• Kathleen Zagers, president of the parent organization at Ingraham High School

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