Youth speak out in week of action on school 'pushouts'
by thenotebook on Oct 07 2011
By Will Treece
About 50 youths gathered at the United Way Building Thursday to bring attention to the ongoing problem of school pushouts in an event called "Youth Speak Out Against Push Out."
The meeting, sponsored by the Campaign for Non-Violent Schools and Education Not Incarceration-Delaware Valley, was held as part of the Dignity in Schools’ National Week of Action on School Pushout.
From October 1-8 thousands of parents, youth, and educators participated in student-led activities throughout 27 cities, including Philadelphia.
The meeting featured youth and adults sharing their experiences of
