Accessible, Inclusive, Just Systems Co-Led with Young People Informed by Data
"We envision a New York City, where all young people feel they belong in school. They feel safe - emotionally and physically. They feel respected and celebrated. They feel their activities and contributions have meaning and that what they offer is valued. They see themselves reflected in the people in roles of authority and experience their concerns being taken seriously."
#DegreesNYC supports inclusive “student-ready” cultures and policies at schools and on college campuses. Specifically, we support policies and system changes so that students
take on leadership roles in shaping culture, curriculum, pedagogy, and discipline,
feel safe, respected and celebrated
see people like them teaching, counseling and leading who are fully trained in culturally/racially responsive, restorative and trauma-informed practices
study curriculums that reflect their lives, communities, histories and values
have robust support services
participate in restorative justice
experience equitable testing and grading policies