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DSC Members Celebrate Victory in Los Angeles

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On Tuesday, May 14, DSC members CADRE, Public Counsel Law Center, Labor/Community Strategy Center, and Children's Defense Fund-California working with the Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition of Los...

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NYC Students, Educators, Mayoral Candidates and Elected Officials Demand End to Racial Disparities in School Discipline

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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...

Webinar on the DSC Model Code: School Policing

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Join The Dignity in Schools Campaign for a webinar training: DSC Model Code: School Policing Monday, April 29th 4pm ET (3pm CT, 2pm MT, 1pm PT) Sign Up here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/...

You Can't Build Peace with a Piece April Fools' Week of Action!

04/04/2013

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...

DSC Federal Policy Recommendations

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We develop federal policy recommendations and national action strategies for promoting positive alternatives to zero-tolerance discipline, such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, restorative practices, conflict resolution and mediation programs.

Dignity in Schools Campaign Principles for ESEA Reauthorization (Document)

The Elmentary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the federal government's main education law. The ESEA allows Congress to provide education funding to states, so long as states and school districts meet certain requirements set out in the law. Last reauthorized during the Bush administration as No Child Left Behind, the ESEA is currently up for reauthorization.

DSC Supported Legislation: (Document)

The Successful, Safe and Healthy Students Act (S. 919) (Harkin, D-IA)

DSC Letter to Congress: (Document)

The DSC regularly submits letters and statements to Congress and the Obama administration on key issues related to ESEA reauthorization and federal education policy.

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