Kelsey stared at the problem on the board and itched to raise her hand. She didn't always know the answer, but this happened several times a day, and always she stayed quiet. She read in secret at home. She stashed her graded homework in her folder quickly so none of her friends would see. She knew what they would say -- or worse, what they wouldn't say -- if they knew. If they knew she liked school, and was good at it. Being smart wasn't cool. And in Kelsey's world, being cool is what keeps you safe.
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