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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...
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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...
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A Legal Advocacy Guide: Combatting Racial Discrimination and Censorship in K-12 Public Schools

This guide is meant to serve as a tool for understanding legal protections that can help students, families, and educators push back against racial...
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Education Civil Rights Alliance Responds to Executive Orders Targeting Discipline Reform & Disparate Impact

May 2, 2025: On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued two executive orders that will erode civil rights protections for students if implemented. The...
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JusticeEd: Year Four Progress Update

At the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), we envision a future where each and every system-impacted young person is able to graduate from high...
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JusticeEd: Year One Progress Update

At the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), we envision a future where each and every system-impacted young person is able to graduate from high...
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Green (Still) Follows White

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education disparities in school funding based on race and socioeconomic status persist. This report uncovers how...