A student’s ability to practice freedom of speech is quite murky on school grounds; however, students have more rights in reality than many think. Multiple court cases have defended the freedom of speech of students within schools. While how one may express themselves through clothing, language, etc is more heavily regulated within the school environment than in general society – students still have a right to freedom of speech... Read more for MD and TN >

Published on January 16th, 2023

Created By: Schools Not Jails

The 157th Anniversary of the end of institutional slavery in the United States, which occurred upon its abolition in Texas, the final Confederate state to lay down its arms in 1865, will be celebrated on June 19, 2022. Also known as Black Independence Day, or more commonly Juneteenth, this date is dedicated to the celebration of the resilience of minority communities, particularly black communities across the United States over the course of American history... Read more >

Published on June 19th, 2022

Created By: Schools Not Jails

Intersectionality and transnational solidarity. This is what we must achieve amongst the working class in order to enact the essential change we need. Whether it be the abolition of the school-to-prison pipeline, the implementation of proper working conditions, or something as simple as food for our communities — we need solidarity. For this reason, our recognition of intersectionality amongst our collective resistance to the oppressive powers is why we have brought about the Proletariat Coalition this May Day... Read More >

Published on May 1st, 2022

Created By: Schools Not Jails, the Elmahaba Center, and Climate Action Council