National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity:
A New Majority: Low-Income students in the South and NationPublication Date: Thu, 2013-10-24 Organization: Southern Education Foundation Type: Report Category: Equitable instructional materials and policies A New Majority A majority of public school children in 17 states – including most of the South and several Western states – are low-income for the first time in four decades. This report tracks the demograp
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Wednesday October 23rd, 2013
Over 350 students raised their voices against harsh school discipline policies at the third annual Listening Project in Boston.
Wednesday October 23rd, 2013
Over 60 organizations from 22 states joined the Dignity in Schools Campaign for its Fourth Annual National Week of Action. During “Push Back Against School Pushout” students, parents, teachers and advocates demanded an end to school discipline policies that push students out of school and down a pipeline to prison and low-wage jobs.
Wednesday October 23rd, 2013
The Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) launched its new Get Us to College Campaign this week on the steps of New York City Hall. Students, parents and several City Council Members spoke in support of proven strategies that encourage students to go to college and help them navigate the application process.
Wednesday October 23rd, 2013
A new brief from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families shows the importance of school facilities in a child's education and how fixing disparities can help all students succeed.
Tuesday October 22nd, 2013
As Pennsylvania legislators returned to session on September 23rd, they were greeted at the Capitol by advocates representing 40 districts across the state holding a press conference. The event, organized by Education Voters of Pennsylvania (an OTL ally) and several other groups, focused on demanding that policymakers support the creation of an equitable school funding formula.
10-23-13 National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and OpportunityNational Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: NYC Youth Organizers Launch "Get Us to College" CampaignThe Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) launched its new Get Us to College Campaign this week on the steps of New York City Hall. Students, parents and several City Council Members spoke in support of proven strategies that encourage students to go to
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