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The National Center for Youth Law shares its learning and experience to assist people in our efforts to support and empower youth. Browse our research and resources.

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Impact Report: Antelope Valley Compassionate Education Systems (2018-2025)

Impact Report: Antelope Valley Compassionate Education Systems (2018-2025)

Compassionate Education Systems (Formerly known as FosterEd) launched a demonstration site in the Antelope Valley in 2018 to begin supporting students in the 2018-2019 school year. The program concluded in 2025.
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Impact Report: Monterey Compassionate Education Systems (2018-2025)

Impact Report: Monterey Compassionate Education Systems (2018-2025)

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Webinar: Confronting Harmful District-Level Discipline — Updated Webtool for Educators & Advocates

Webinar: Confronting Harmful District-Level Discipline — Updated Webtool for Educators & Advocates

This webinar, hosted by the National Center for Youth Law on April 9, 2026, provides an overview and guidance on using NCYL's updated California School Discipline Data Webtool. The webinar is led by NCYL Senior Director of Education Dan Losen and Ramon Flores of the Civil Rights Project at UCLA.
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Issue Brief: Opportunities for Advancing & Funding Access to Mental Health Education Through the CYBHI Fee Schedule

Issue Brief: Opportunities for Advancing & Funding Access to Mental Health Education Through the CYBHI Fee Schedule

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Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Youth

Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Youth

This non-partisan toolkit is intended to help youth take their first steps to engage in federal advocacy in the United States, on issues that matter to them, their peers, and their families.
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Kit de Herramientas de Promoción Federal para Padres y Cuidadores

Kit de Herramientas de Promoción Federal para Padres y Cuidadores

Este kit de herramientas imparcial tiene como objetivo ayudar a los padres y cuidadores a dar sus primeros pasos, junto con sus hijos, para participar en la defensa de los temas que les importan a ellos y a sus familias a nivel federal en los Estados Unidos.
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Legal FAQ: Supporting Inclusive Education in California after Mahmoud v. Taylor

Legal FAQ: Supporting Inclusive Education in California after Mahmoud v. Taylor

This resource is intended to support California public school leaders in continuing to provide inclusive education in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, issued in June 2025. Please note, this resource was created for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.
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In Harm’s Way: The Persistence of Unjust Discipline Experienced by California’s Students

In Harm’s Way: The Persistence of Unjust Discipline Experienced by California’s Students

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate that California’s educators continue to kick students out of school at disparate and high rates, mostly for minor misconduct, and that students in the foster system and those experiencing homelessness are being removed from school at far higher rates than others.
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