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We Know What Makes Students Safe, Secure, and Ready to Learn. It’s Not Cops.
As students return to school, security is on our minds — but safe schools depend on counselors, not cops. We need supportive environments, not police intimidation.
By Joe Johnson
A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights while in Prison
Young people with disabilities have a legal right to a free and appropriate public education, even when they are incarcerated. But for years, the educational needs of high school students in New Jersey’s state prisons were not being met. That’s changing now, and Brian Y. is a big reason why.
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