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Students are concerned about weak attention to incidents of race- and identity-based discrimination in school. And they call for education that reflects cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. High school students assisted by IDRA investigated intersections of culturally responsive education and school discipline in Texas public schools. They conducted a mixed-methods study to assess their peers’ perspectives through a survey and focus group interviews at high schools in central and north Texas. The student researchers reported that two major themes emerged: “Alienation in both academic and non-academic settings and administrative inaction to address discriminatory behavior.”