Focus area
Education
Education
NCYL’s Education work aims to create an education ecosystem that centers youth. We work to ensure equitable education opportunities to all children and youth - especially those who experience barriers due to disability, racism, socioeconomic status and more. We also work to ensure safe and positive school environments where students can learn and thrive.
Center Youth
NCYL partners directly with youth to improve their education outcomes, identify opportunities for reform, file litigation and engage in policy advocacy.
Legal Advocacy & Impact Litigation
Laws & Policy
Press Coverage
State, districts struggle to support foster youth
September 15, 2014
EdSource
Legislation Would Make Child Abuse Reporting Training Mandatory in California Schools
February 20, 2014
Contra Costa Times
Unequal Opportunities: Behind the ACLU’s Allegations of Racial, Sexual and Disability Discrimination in Local Schools
January 2, 2014
Northcoast Journal
Lawsuit alleges pervasive racism at Eureka City Schools: ACLU files federal suit, asks for probe of Loleta Union School District
December 19, 2013
Times Standard
Related Resources
JusticeEd: Year Two Progress Update
Miranda Rights - Protection Guides for Youth and Professionals
Compassionate Education Systems: Antelope Valley Progress Report
School Mental Health 101: A Primer for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
Distance Learning Available to Families Through Independent Study During 2021-2022 School Year: Resource for Parents and Guardians
Where We Focus
National Center for Youth Law is committed to achieving large-scale, lasting change across multiple government systems and public agencies. Explore all the areas of our work to Center Youth.
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