LLA Visits House Speaker Pelosi in D.C.

In October 2007, LLA students met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D - San Francisco) to discuss ways that legislators can increase support for students struggling with violence in their schools. Specifically, LLA students discussed what is needed to create a school-wide culture of nonviolence. Pelosi encouraged the students to continue to build on their successes and to share their practices with others.

To read student reflections of the Washington D.C. trip, please view Issue 13 of Diverse Treasure, Life Learning Academy's student newsletter (here).

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