On Saturday, high school students from the New Haven area got a chance to have a discussion with educators and state leaders about the future of education.

“I really feel like I should speak and use my voice,” said Jayvon Givan. “I feel like in this day and age we aren’t really, most teens aren’t really heard.”

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As part of the Higher Heights Education Summit, students gave presentations on topics surrounding post-secondary education careers, accommodation for students with disabilities, training for teachers, and other concerns about the structure of the education system.

“We’re actively creating the next generation,” said high school senior Nianni Hunter. ‘We’re actively being the next generation, so with us being

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