DECC: 5. Becoming an Advocate for Safe and Just Schools (Independent Study)

Unfortunately, millions of U.S. students attend schools where they do not feel safe. Whether it’s bullying, a  daily police presence, the threat of gun violence, educator bias, or another reason, school is not a safe place for every student. Studies show that learners who have been historically marginalized, including Native Americans and other students of color, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, religious minorities, immigrant students, English language learners, and those who have been classified for special education,  continue to experience unfair behavior, injustice, and inequity in school.