We had elementary students who were doing [image] manipulation with some very sophisticated software. That surprised me, that we had elementary students working at that level.

They've had many people who have come in, who have had ballots, and they've had really good response. People have been really positive and have enjoyed having it there.

Every spring in March, we have a district technology showcase, and the digital art is displayed there. But we've never had people casting ballots to select pieces that would go on to the conference.

We have the ballots, and then we'll also have local artists who look at them.

Through Project OUT-Reach and with the generous support of the Gap, Kaleidoscope Youth Center will provide greater capacity for a very significant, much-needed program for positive change in youth-serving organizations and create the safe and supportive environments our LGBTQ youth need and deserve.

I'm thrilled about the idea of a statewide anti-bullying bill. However, the current language is so open to individual interpretation; I am concerned that LGBTQ youth would still be left vulnerable.