The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 hosted its annual Schuylkill County Youth Conference at Penn State Schuylkill, bringing together around 120 students from 13 schools.
The conference aimed to cultivate respect, understanding, and appreciation of others through a series of discussions and exercises, focusing on themes of tolerance, respect, and cultural diversity.
The event provided an opportunity for young people to explore how to foster ideals crucial to building a functioning and healthy society, such as positive and productive discourse, thought, and empathy.
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Author's summary: Students gathered to discuss cultural diversity and acceptance.