Alliance for Educational Justice

04/01/2026

New federal guidance on student protest just dropped.

Take a look.

01/20/2025

11/21/2024

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11/21/2024

11/16/2024

Today, hundreds of students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members from DCIS Baker, West Middle School, DSISD, and Manual High School came together to raise their voices against Denver Public Schools' proposal to close 10 schools across the city.

Their message? DPS: HANDS OFF OUR SCHOOLS.
This fight is far from over. We need you to join this movement, now more than ever.

→ Take action: Click the link to send a message to the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Marrero. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dps-dont-close-our-schools

PODER A LOS JOVENES
Hoy, cientos de estudiantes, maestros, personal, padres y miembros de la comunidad de DCIS Baker, West Middle School, DSISD y Manual High School se reunieron para alzar sus voces contra la propuesta de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver de cerrar 10 escuelas en toda la ciudad.

¿Su mensaje? DPS: FUERA DE NUESTRAS ESCUELAS.

Esta lucha está lejos de terminar. Necesitamos que te unas a este movimiento, ahora más que nunca.

→ Toma acción: haz clic en nuestro bio para enviar un mensaje a la Junta de Educación y al Superintendente Dr. Marrero. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dps-dont-close-our-schools

11/08/2024

Our education should never be a bargaining chip. We demand investments in our future, not cost-cutting measures that compromise learning.

Hi Everyone! We are out here with Movimiento Poder as the DPS Superintendent recommends the closure of 10 schools. Listen to these politicians justify closures and listening misrepresented data from their Pro-Charter consultant.

Birth rates don’t define the quality of education our youth deserve. Schools need resources, not just students crammed into overcrowded classrooms.

Sign out petition and send a message to Denver Public School: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dps-dont-close-our-schools.

10/24/2024

The Denver public school district is moving forward with a plan to close a significant number of schools across the city. The district is set to announce the list of targeted schools on November 7th, with a final school board vote scheduled for November 21st. This gives the community a very short window to organize a strong response.

Our partner on the ground, Movimiento Poder, and their community are deeply concerned about the equity implications of these proposed closures. Data analysis suggests the schools slated for closure disproportionately serve Black and Latino students, further exacerbating longstanding patterns of educational inequity and community displacement. This makes the mobilization of the broader community essential.

That's why we're urgently calling on you to join us in solidarity with the people of Denver. We need your help to ensure these school closures don't move forward without a fierce, united response from families, educators, and community members.

Here are a few ways you can get involved:

JOIN US IN DENVER: We are supporting Movimiento Poder in organizing a series of actions leading up to the school board vote on November 21st. We need all hands on deck to ensure a strong turnout and a visible show of opposition. Let us know if you are able to join us in Denver.

WE NEED RAPID RESPONSE SUPPORT: We are in urgent need of financial resources to fund transportation, supplies, and other logistical needs for the planned mobilizations. Can you help us raise emergency funds or direct us to potential funding sources?

AMPLIFY OUR FIGHT: We are moving quickly to capture and publish the work happening on the ground. Movimiento Poder is doing the same. Can you help us elevate the voices and stories of impacted students and families? Share updates on social media, reach out to your networks and use your platforms to shine a spotlight on this fight.

The future of public education in Denver hangs in the balance. Please let me know if you can support our work in this critical moment. We feel this battle will be replicates across the country. Together, we can defend Denver's schools and set an inspiring example for communities nationwide.

09/07/2024

In response to the school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, that killed 2 students and 2 teachers and left 9 injured, Advancement Project and Alliance for Educational Justice, co-conveners of The National Campaign for Police Free Schools released the following statement:

We mourn the tragic murders of students and teachers and hope for full recoveries for all those injured in the Apalachee High School shooting this week. We are heartbroken and once again find ourselves frustrated that we continue to witness countless school shootings followed by calls for more policing. We know that school policing and surveillance neither prevent nor mitigate school shootings. Instead, school policing places students, especially Black students, at risk of police violence and criminalization. True prevention comes from establishing and nurturing communities of care that support students and meet their needs.

Our hearts are with the families who lost loved ones in Wednesday’s mass shooting, as well as the community reeling in shock and despair from the murder of two students and two educators. We hope the Winder community can heal together from this tragedy. History will continue to repeat itself when we rely on the appearance of safety rather than take real measures to keep our young people safe. Any proposals that increase the presence of police, guns, and other militarized approaches to school safety only place students at risk of the violence associated with policing. The reality is that the school policing infrastructure in Winder did not prevent this tragedy. Evidence shows that when police enter schools, it creates a more hostile environment, with students of color bearing the brunt of being routinely targeted and profiled. We must instead invest in mental health supports and professionals, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices, and build the cadre of trusted adults to address the root causes of violence.

03/12/2024

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Join us in spreading awareness about the disturbing incident at Murder Grove Elementary School. Anez Donaldson, a 14-year-old student, was violently body-slammed by a school resource officer. Let’s stand together and demand justice for Anez. Share this post to amplify her story and demand accountability.

link in our story

12/14/2023

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