Dignity in Schools Campaign

New York, NY

About

We envision a public school system that values students, parents and communities as decision-makers with a fundamental human right to shape their education. In this educational system, schools are safe, healthy and nurturing environments where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Schools work towards preventing trauma, repairing harm and promoting healing, and reject a culture of punishment and criminalization. Schools provide equitable resources, adopt culturally relevant curricula, and address racism and all forms of oppression. In this educational system, education is a human right. Our schools value the humanity and dignity of all people that is essential for students to succeed. As we build a movement to realize this vision, we see our work as connected to broader movements for social justice and human rights in the United States and globally.

“Every student deserves schools rooted in justice, care, and dignity — and we’re here to make that a reality.”

Our mission

The Dignity in Schools Campaign is a national coalition fighting to end school pushout and dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. We unite parents, youth, educators, and advocates to transform communities, replace zero-tolerance and criminalization with supportive alternatives, and combat racism and oppression. Through organizing, policy advocacy, and leadership development, we defend every young person’s right to a quality education and dignity.

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