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Friday, October 25, 2013

10-25-13 National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity

National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity:


 The OTL Campaign's official blog




AACF to Host Nov. 6 Policy Cafe in Arkadelphia

Friday October 25th, 2013
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is hosting a Policy Café in Arkadelphia on Nov. 6. Policy cafés are a self-guided mini-conference where participants can choose from discussions that center around issues that impact children and families in Arkansas. Register today!
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In 17 States, Majority of Students Live in Poverty

Thursday October 24th, 2013
A new report from the Southern Education Foundation finds that for the first time in four decades, a majority of children in 17 states, including most of the South and several Western states, are living in poverty.
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Students Speak Out Against Harsh Discipline

Wednesday October 23rd, 2013
Over 350 students raised their voices against harsh school discipline policies at the third annual Listening Project in Boston.
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Highlights from the 2013 Week of Action Against School Pushout

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.
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NYC Youth Organizers Launch "Get Us to College" Campaign

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.
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