Stand with Equality Federation for Week of Action Against School Pushout

September 17, 2014

Over the last two years, Equality Federation has been partnering with state equality groups, GSA Network, and education justice colleagues like Advancement Project and Dignity in Schools Campaign (DSC) to raise awareness of the impact of school pushout on LGBT young people.

School pushout refers to school policies, practices, and procedures that make it more likely for students to leave school instead of finish it. These organizations have been working together to reduce school pushout and promote policy solutions that help make our schools safe and just for students.

We know that LGBT young people, especially youth of color and gender-nonconforming youth, are disproportionately pushed out of school and into poverty or the criminal justice system.

Now we have a great opportunity for your organization to help speak out on this critical issue. National Week of Action on School Pushout, organized by DSC, is coming up October 4-11, 2014.

Here are two easy ways you can help get the word out:

  1. Make plans now to promote the week on your social media. Each day will feature a different theme, including one day focused on LGBT youth specifically. DSC will put out some great images and videos that you’ll want to share with your members. Follow DSC on Facebook and Twitter for great content throughout the week, and use these hashtags to add to the conversation: #SchoolPushout #EducationIsTheKey #DontLockUsOut
  2. Promote and attend events being put on in your state by local education justice partners. Click here to check the growing list of events around the country.

You can find more information about the week, including updates as it gets closer, at: http://www.dignityinschools.org/our-work/week-of-action

Will you commit to taking at least one action against school pushout during the Week of Action? Email me to let me know your organization will be participating.

Please join us in standing with our allies in communities of color against school pushout.

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