So let me say this to the students, the LGBTQ students, families and staff of Wisconsin. I believe in welcoming and affirming spaces. And as state Superintendent of Public Instruction, I've got your back. When we have welcoming and affirming schools and classroom, it creates belonging. And belonging creates community. Community creates young people who are engaged in the civic life of our state. And civic engagement creates a strong, healthy democracy. They can grow up and be the incredible leaders the state needs. I look forward to their leadership. (12:54–13:10)
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