In the face of increasing threats to student civil rights throughout the nation, Gwinnett SToPP has joined with more than two dozen leading education and civil rights groups to launch the Education Civil Rights Alliance (ECR Alliance). Schools should serve, educate, empower and be safe for all students, yet all across America today, far too […]
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Gwinnett STOPP Joins Forces With Dignity in Schools To Rally Against Excessive Force in Gwinnett County Public Schools
In response to the discovery of a school resource officer (SRO) incident with a student at South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett SToPP members and partners rallied at the GCPS Instructional Support Center before the scheduled school board meeting on Thursday, April 20th. The rally coincided with the national Dignity in Schools Campaign annual membership meeting […]
SchoolHouse: Equity in Education- Parents on the Frontline
Gwinnett SToPP’s Co-founder had the opportunity to participate in the podcast SchoolHouse: Equity in Education, alongside of three other dynamic parent organizers. No coincidence that all are members of the Dignity in Schools Campaign. #SchoolHouse is a production of Communities for Just Schools Fund (CJSF). CJSF supports grassroots organizing initiatives that work to eliminate harsh […]
Gwinnett SToPP Rallies for Change in Student Discipline on the Town Square in Lawrenceville
Once again, passionate parents and dedicated community members came together on the town square in Lawrenceville to rally in support of reforms in school discipline across Gwinnett County and Georgia. The rally was part of the Dignity in Schools Campaign National Week of Action Against School Pushout. More than two dozen students and adults converged […]
Gwinnett SToPP Keeps Going!
In April 2012, a kindergarten girl was arrested, handcuffed and held in jail for throwing a tantrum at school. This incident would be traumatic for anyone, but particularly for a child this young. Certainly the long term consequences and stigma related to the incident will haunt her for years. Discipline that is out of alignment […]