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Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:36pm
A coalition of individuals and organizations in Chicago have launched a "Yes To Counselors, No To Cops” Campaign to pressure their federal legislators and local officials to oppose new funding for police officers in schools and to take an affirmative position in support of more counselors and restorative justice programs.
The effort began in January when...
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 1:18pm
By Sharmin Hossain and Nancy Uddin, Ya Ya Network
Plato writes, “The soul takes nothing with her to the next world but her education and her culture.” If one believes this to be true, and we do, we need to ensure every student receives a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment.
Unfortunately, many of...
Mon, 04/15/2013 - 2:36pm
Amid Growing Outrage Against Mayor Bloomberg’s Heavy-Handed “Zero Tolerance” Discipline Policies, Students Call on Next Mayor to Implement Positive Alternatives
On Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 11 AM, New York City Democratic mayoral candidates John Liu, Bill Thompson, leaders from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and citywide...
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:00am
April Fools' Week of Action - Youth of Color Say Stop Foolish Policies, No More Police in Schools!
During the first week of April, youth of color in cities around the country held concerts, rallies, teach-ins and lobby visits to urge federal and local policy-makers to fund counselors, social workers and community intervention workers instead of...
Tue, 04/02/2013 - 12:00am
Natalie Chap, coordinator of the Dignity in Schools Campaign (DSC), and Liz Sullivan, a member of the DSC Coordinating Committee and director of the Human Right to Education Program at the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, co-authored this article for the...
Tue, 03/05/2013 - 3:52pm
Calls for Positive Approaches to School Safety in Response to Legislation Proposing Armed Guards and Police in Schools in the Aftermath of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary
Washington, DC – On Monday, March 4th, youth from across the country held a rally on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol followed by a march...
Tue, 02/12/2013 - 10:52pm
A coalition of organizations led by youth of color, including the Youth Justice Coalition and other members of the Dignity in Schools Campaign, have launched "You Can't Build Peace With a Piece" a national youth-led campaign to call for positive approaches in response to gun violence and address the impact of school safety policies on youth of color in...
Thu, 01/17/2013 - 6:15pm
Invest In Practices that Strengthen Bonds between Students and Educators, Not Increased Police Presence
Washington, DC – Yesterday, President Obama laid out an impressive plan to meaningfully address the causes of gun violence and highlighted the importance of fostering a nurturing school climate to help prevent school violence. Part...
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 1:00am
Youth, Parents, Civil Rights, Education and Law Enforcement Organizations Voice Concern, Urge White House to Reject Initiatives Placing Armed Police in Schools
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