News & Commentary about Police Presence in Schools
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Dec 14, 2023
The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study
Aug 31, 2021
Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police
Jul 31, 2020
Police Divestment Efforts Must Include Universities
Jul 9, 2020
Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.
Dec 19, 2018
Trump Administration Recommends Slashing Civil Rights Protections for Students of Color
Aug 3, 2018
Elementary School Kids Don’t Belong in Handcuffs
Oct 12, 2017
We Don’t Think an 8-Year-Old Boy Should Be Put in Handcuffs. A Judge Finally Agreed With Us.
Oct 28, 2015
Is This What School Safety Looks Like? Because It's Terrifying.