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DSC Youth on Fire at UN Youth Assembly: From the Desk of Dignity in Schools Campaign’s Co-Chair, Racial Justice NOW! September 18, 2017
Youth are taking on new roles and opportunities within Dignity in Schools Campaign. The need for deeper youth engagement and leadership has been building momentum in DSC for many years
Trump Administration to Allow School Police Departments Renewed Access to Free Military-grade Weapons August 29, 2017
As feared, the Trump Administration has announced that it will end an Obama Executive Order (EO) which placed some limits on a program that distributed free military equipment to local
Dignity in Schools Campaign, Legal Defense Fund, Local Advocates Announce Recommendations for Mississippi State Education Plan June 16, 2017
Jackson, Mississippi – Today, the Dignity in Schools Campaign (DSC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), and local advocates announced their recommendations for Mississippi’s draft state education plan,
Comprehend Don’t Suspend May 03, 2017
DSC Member Blog Post by Jaleel Francis Jaleel Francis a Junior at Innovation Diploma Plus and an Advocacy Intern at the Children’s Defense Fund-New York. Discipline is not synonymous with
Senate Vote on Eliminating ESSA Regulations March 10, 2017
Yesterday, a Senate majority voted to repeal regulations created to ensure that states meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) when drafting their state plans. The Dignity
The Dignity in Schools Campaign will Continue to Fight for Transgender Students’ Civil Rights February 28, 2017
Last week, President Trump’s U.S. Departments of Education and Justice rescinded federal guidance released in May of 2016 which clarified that transgender students are protected under Title IX, an existing
DSC’s Compiled Resources on ICE Raids and Immigrants Rights February 15, 2017
As many of you may be aware, there have been a series of actions taken by immigration officials last week and this weekend targetting immigrants in several cities and states
Youth and Parents will Continue the Fight for Quality Public Education for All Students February 08, 2017
Yesterday, Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, was confirmed by 50 Senators and Vice President Mike Pence. As a national coalition of over 100 organizations from
Students and Parents Across the Country Continue to Oppose Betsy DeVos’ Nomination as U.S. Secretary of Education January 31, 2017
New York- Today, as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted 12 to 11 to support the nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education,
Education Advocates Urge State Departments of Education to Improve School Climates through ESSA State Plans January 30, 2017
New York- As the Senate considers the next U.S. Secretary of Education, ultimately responsible for approving state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a coalition of education advocates