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“I grew up with Tourette's in New York City public schools and I was just amazed at the bravery and the fortitude of this young man,” Mihok said. "I sent him an email letting him know he had a friend in Los Angeles and his mother asked me to be his mentor. I happily accepted.”

Together, Jaylen and Mihok have been taking their knowledge into the Polk County school system, holding assemblies to educate students on bullying.

—“Taking on Bullying,”
Clifford Parody

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“I grew up with Tourette (syndrome) in the New York City public schools,” Mihok told Ledger reporter Clifford Parody. “And I was just amazed at the bravery and fortitude of this young man.”

Jaylen and Mihok soon became friends.

And this month, they’ve reportedly visited at least 10 schools together.

According to Mihok, Jaylen is getting his message across.

—“Florida Kid Helps Other Kids Say, 'Bullying No Way!',”
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee

Read the excerpts from the two articles. Then, explain what you understand better by connecting the details in the two texts.

From the first text, I learn that Mihok became Jaylen's mentor. I also learn that Mihok visited the Polk County school with Jaylen. From the second text, I learn that Jaylen and Mihok became friends. I also learn that Mihok thinks Jaylen's campaign is working. By connecting these details, I understand Jaylen and Mihok's friendship better. I also understand better how they are working together to end bullying.

Explanation:

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