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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...
The Unraveling of ORR: A Quick and Calculated Undoing of a System Intended to Protect Children
Reports

The Unraveling of ORR: A Quick and Calculated Undoing of a System Intended to Protect Children

Unaccompanied children in federal custody who would ordinarily have been released to their parents or other sponsors are trapped in custody because of...
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Reports

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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Youth Justice in the United States: Rollbacks & the Fight for Reform

Over the past two decades, the U.S. cut youth incarceration by 75%, replacing punishment with community-based programs, restorative justice, and...
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Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers

This non-partisan toolkit is intended to help parents and caregivers to take their first steps, alongside their child(ren), to engage in federal...
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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...