Students and Community Vow to Keep Fighting ‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions

Students and Community Vow to Keep Fighting ‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions

Students, parents, educators, law enforcement members, judges, civil rights leaders, and community members won’t stop the fight against school suspensions for willful defiance after Assemblyman Roger Dickinson said he will wait to send AB 420 to the Governor until after the New Year. Assemblyman Dickinson said he wants more time to educate school leaders about ... Read More
 
The Round Up!

The Round Up!

9.4.13 As we head into a new school year, it’s important to share the successes of school districts working to reduce school suspensions through alternative means. Even though many of you know that our policy work is focused on California, school districts all across the country are making moves from punitive to restorative justice practices, ... Read More
 
Civil Rights Leaders & Students to Gov. Brown: Time Is Now to Sign AB 420 and Fix ‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions

Civil Rights Leaders & Students to Gov. Brown: Time Is Now to Sign AB 420 and Fix ‘Willful Defiance’ Suspensions

Saying “school discipline is a civil rights issue,” students from across California told powerful personal stories about school suspensions in a rally on August 14 on the steps of the Capitol in Sacramento. They joined the nation’s top civil rights leaders including Rev. Jesse Jackson and Marian Wright Edelman who sent a letter urging Gov. ... Read More
 
Join Us at 12! Students Rally in Sacramento for Equality in School Discipline

Join Us at 12! Students Rally in Sacramento for Equality in School Discipline

Saying that it shouldn’t matter where you live or who you are when out-of-school suspensions are handed out, students and parents rallied in Sacramento on Wednesday, August 14, in support of fair school discipline rules. Data shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, students of color, and students with disabilities are much more likely ... Read More
 
Free Webinar! Join the DSC to Learn More About Restorative Justice!

Free Webinar! Join the DSC to Learn More About Restorative Justice!

Join The Dignity in Schools Campaign for a webinar training: DSC Model Code: Restorative Justice WHAT: Free webinar focused on advocating for and using Restorative Justice practices WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 4:00/1:00PM (Eastern/Pacific Time) WHO: Educators, parents, students and community organizations are all invited Join us for the fifth in a series of webinars on the Dignity in ... Read More
 
This Weekend! First Ever Conference on Disproportionality of School Suspensions

This Weekend! First Ever Conference on Disproportionality of School Suspensions

This weekend will showcase an entire conference dedicated to fixing school discipline. “We Can Do Better: Collaborating to Reform School Discipline and Accountability,” is sponsored by the Advancement Project and will bring educators, school administrators, community activists, law enforcement and students together to talk about what can be done to combat the school-to-prison-pipeline. You can read more ... Read More
 
Excellent Story on NPR About One School’s Success Using Restorative Justice Practices

Excellent Story on NPR About One School’s Success Using Restorative Justice Practices

Out-of-school suspensions are on the rise across the country, a troubling statistic when you consider being suspended just once ups a student’s chances of dropping out entirely. That’s why many districts are hoping to keep kids in school by trying an alternative to suspension. The “conflict-resolution room” at Ypsilanti High School in Michigan is quiet and ... Read More
 
Free Webinar: DSC Model Code: Data, Monitoring and Accountability

Free Webinar: DSC Model Code: Data, Monitoring and Accountability

Join The Dignity in Schools Campaign for a webinar training: DSC Model Code: Data, Monitoring and Accountability WHAT: Free webinar focused on using data to make positive school discipline changes and improving community monitoring WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 4:00/1:00PM (Eastern/Pacific Time) WHO: Educators, parents, students and community organizations are all invited.  Sign Up here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/258391625 Call in info: ... Read More