Today is the 46th Anniversary of Washington v. Davis, a ruling that advanced white supremacy

For more than two decades, the Equal Justice Society has fought to reclaim the 14th Amendment by dismantling the “intent standard” established in the June 7, 1976, decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington v. Davis requiring an almost impossible burden on plaintiffs to prove decision-maker’s conscious intent to discriminate. Prior to the WashingtonContinue reading “Today is the 46th Anniversary of Washington v. Davis, a ruling that advanced white supremacy”

Students with Disabilities Illegally Neglected, Punished, Criminalized in AV Schools

Rampant ADA violations and other abuses create a hostile, dangerous environment for disabled students of color With the right supports, students living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive disabilities can thrive in a school setting. That’s why state and federal law requires schools to identify these students, create individualized plans for their education, and work withContinue reading “Students with Disabilities Illegally Neglected, Punished, Criminalized in AV Schools”

Antelope Valley LCAP Administrative Complaint Explainer

In 2013, new legislation aimed at improving achievement among high-needs students shifted the way in which school funding is allocated. Under this new law, schools receive more funding to provide critical supports and opportunities for low-income students, English learners, and foster youth in an effort to address the inequities that have long left these studentsContinue reading “Antelope Valley LCAP Administrative Complaint Explainer”