National Center for Youth Law

Amid shifting immigration policies, reliable information is more critical than ever. Our new UC Legal Rights Library offers free, fact-based resources to help advocates stand up for unaccompanied immigrant children. Learn more at uclegalrightslibrary.org

Live tonight! As the Trump administration continues to take actions that directly harm immigrant youth and families, there is a lot of confusion around how to help these communities. NCYL Attorney Melissa Adamson will join Yvonne Chase, President of the National Association of Social Workers, and others for a Facebook Live event focused on providing support and guidance in light of the administration's latest moves. Join the conversation tonight at 7pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eRBfuWfK https://lnkd.in/eUJawzRw

Rhode Island has a 34-point gap between Black & white students on the NAEP 8th grade math exam and a 30-point gap in reading. These disparities are not about student ability — they're about access, resources, and systemic barriers. The Opportunity to Learn Network is working to close these gaps. Learn more at opportunitytolearn.info

Only 4.2% of Black students in Texas are enrolled in Gifted & Talented programs, compared to 11.2% of white students. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Learn more about how inequities impact student success: opportunitytolearn.info

Hope. Opportunity. Transformation. These are more than just words — they’re outcomes that justice-involved youth can experience when systems work together to provide them the support they need. Joy Hernandez, a Senior Program Manager with NCYL's Compassionate Education Systems, writes on our NCYL blog about a powerful and first-of-its-kind convening in California that recently brought together educators, advocates, and formerly incarcerated youth. Their shared goal? Ensuring young people leaving the justice system have real pathways to future success. Read Joy's full piece at:  https://lnkd.in/gZ45MBhv Kids In Common San José Public Library Supervisor Susan Ellenberg County of Santa Clara Brent Duckor Lorri M. Capizzi Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)

Knowledge is power. Help ensure unaccompanied youth receive the care and support they deserve by using our new UC Legal Rights Library — a go-to hub for crucial info. Check it out at uclegalrightslibrary.org

Nearly a third of children in Mississippi live in a food desert. It's difficult to learn when you struggle to simply eat. Food insecurity is among the many barriers outside the classroom that impact student success. Learn more: opportunitytolearn.info

From sexual and reproductive health to the rights of children with disabilities, our new UC Legal Rights Library equips advocates to safeguard the well-being of unaccompanied immigrant youth. Explore these essential resources at uclegalrightslibrary.org

Did you know black students in Arkansas are removed from the classroom at more than twice the rate of their white peers? Disparities like this show how outside factors impact student success. Our new Opportunity to Learn online dashboard breaks down these inequities and provides policy solutions to create fairer education systems. Learn more and take action ➡️ opportunitytolearn.info

Amid shifting immigration policies, reliable information is more critical than ever. Our new UC Legal Rights Library offers free, fact-based resources to help advocates stand up for unaccompanied immigrant children. Learn more at uclegalrightslibrary.org