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WATCH: Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Learn, Belong, and Thrive
At a congressional hearing on the future of America’s schools, NCYL’s Johnathan J. Smith called on lawmakers to strengthen public education, protect students’ rights, and ensure every child has access to a safe, supportive learning environment.

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Read about the latest cases, policies, guides, and events our experts are undertaking to protect children’s rights and well-being in this critical moment.
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Advocates Continue Fight to Defend Immigrant Children’s Rights
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NCYL Urges Ninth Circuit to Protect LGBTQ+ Students’ Expression, Privacy, Safety, and Constitutional Rights
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In Their Own Words: The Children at Dilley Tell Us They Are Suffering
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