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
Related Resources
Understanding Alternative Schools Run by California’s 5 Largest County Offices of Education
The Student-Affirming Education Needed for Our Children and Our Nation's Future
JusticeEd: Year Two Progress Update
Educator Voices: #TeachingTruth
Miranda Rights - Protection Guides for Youth and Professionals
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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