In an effort to document the harm inflicted upon communities of color by corporate education interventions, the Journey for Justice Alliance conducted Grassroots Voice Listening Projects in the following cities: Boston, Caguas (Puerto Rico), Chicago, Detroit, Jersey City (NJ), New… More
This report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is intended to shed light on the origins of school policing as well as the real and devastating consequences of education under law and order. Unforunately, schools offer an entry point… More
Too often, when we talk about issues facing girls, the discussion is limited. This report from the Girls for Gender Equity and the National Women's Law Center attempts to elevate the voices of girls and young women of color in… More
What if one were born without straps on one’s boots---how can one pull oneself up by the bootstraps? As a child VR experienced and overcame pushout and university probation. The talk focuses defining students by what they contribute, not what… More
ACLU has created a three-minute video introducing Kyle Thompson and his story. A succinct infographic framing Brown at 60 is also offered to add context to the video illustrating the School-To-Prison Pipeline in action. Perhaps presentation of the two would… More
This short video clip does an excellent job presenting the youth perspective on the answer to the question “Do we need more police in schools?” Youth participants also give suggestions on strategies/interventions they feel would make students feel safe in… More
This conclusive study explores how teacher expectations reflect racial biases; It suggests that low expectations adversely affect the performance of students, particularly disadvantaged ones who lack access to role models who could counteract a teacher's low expectations. The study also… More
This infographic highlights why special needs are a right. The information presented offers a cursory glance at the who, what, when, where, and why for children with special needs within the framework of education and the Americans with Disabilities Act.… More
Mississippi 2014 - This Southern Echo resource is an excellent example of a school district “report card” which rates individual schools on academic performance indicators as well as graduation rates. This tool can be used to adopt a similar accountability… More
This Children's Defense Fund fact sheet documents the pervasive decisions related to abject poverty that precipitate the Cradle to Prison Pipeline and was revised in March 2017. This resource also lists suggestions on creating alternative Pre-School to College / Career… More