Civil
Rights, School Discipline, and Students with Disabilities in the ESEA
Sen. Chris Murphy and Sherrilyn Ifill of NAACP LDF examine the impact on students and policy
February 26, 2015, 10:00am ET - 11:30am ET
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Welcome:
Carmel Martin, Executive Vice President for Policy, Center for American Progress Action Fund
Introductory Remarks:
Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)
Keynote Address:
Senator Chris Murphy, (D-CT)
Panel
Introductory Remarks:
Jose Gallegos, Youth Justice Coalition and Dignity in Schools Campaign
Panelists:
Selene A. Almazan, Legal Director, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.
Lindsay Jones, Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Dara Baldwin, Public Policy Analyst, National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
Regina
Butler-Streets, Gwinnett Parent Coalition to Dismantle the School to Prison Pipeline and Dignity in Schools Campaign
Moderator:
Janel George, Senior Education Policy Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Zero-tolerance
and other overly punitive school discipline policies have been undermining education for students of color and students with disabilities. Students subjected to expulsions and suspensions lose out on valuable instruction time.
As
Congress begins to move forward on reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc., or LDF, for remarks by Sherrilyn Ifill of LDF and a keynote address by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), followed by a panel of experts on the topic. The discussion will focus on civil rights, inclusive school discipline practices, and ensuring academic success for students with disabilities.
February 26, 2015, 10:00am ET - 11:30am ET
Space is extremely limited.
RSVP required.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed.
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