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    Students’ Rights

    Posted on July 12, 2011 by Peter Crownfield

    We created a separate section for students’ rights, because schools often act as if the Bill of Rights doesn’t apply to students. It’s not uncommon for students to be denied the right to hand out leaflets, to wear clothing that expresses their opinions, to form clubs, and even to wear their hair as they please. In some cases, the problems may stem from administrators and teachers who are ignorant about students’ rights—but in other cases, the students’ rights are denied because that is more convenient for the school or teacher.

    Read more about students’ rights and their importance for a free society.

    Military Testing in Our Schools

    Posted on February 11, 2011 by sustain

    ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) What Students, Parents, and Educators Should Know about Military Testing in High Schools NOTE: According to the Pennsylvania School Code, schools must inform parents and obtain their written permission before giving tests like the … more →

    Posted in Learning & Schools, Militarism, Militarism in schools, Students' Rights |

    Counter-Recruitment

    Posted on February 11, 2011 by sustain

    Counter-recruitment is concerned with offsetting the aggressive presence of military recruiters and recruiting materials in our schools. An op-ed piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer (Dec. 2004) described many of the ways schools contribute to the problem. [Read the op-ed] Here … more →

    Posted in Learning & Schools, Militarism, Militarism in schools, Nonviolence, Students' Rights, War & Peace |

    Protect Your Privacy

    Posted on February 11, 2011 by sustain

    You may be harassed at home by military recruiters because your school gives them your name, address and phone number. Recruiters have monthly quotas to meet, and once they get your name, they frequently keep bothering you even after being … more →

    Posted in Learning & Schools, Militarism, Militarism in schools, Students' Rights |

    Youth Peacemaker Training

    Posted on May 11, 2010 by pkc

    For teens who care about peace and justice and want to be more effective activists and advocates for nonviolence and social change. [Sample program] For information on future programs for students, call LEPOCO (610 691-8730) or email LEPOCO. YPT is … more →

    Posted in Civil Liberties, Human Rights, International, Justice, Learning & Schools, Living In Community, Militarism, Militarism in schools, Students' Rights, Violence Against Women, War & Peace, Youth Development |

    Youth Peacemaker Training

    Posted on February 11, 2006 by pkc

    [This is a sample program from the 2005 Youth Peacemaker Training] Youth Peacemaker Training Saturday, April 30th, 2005 – 9:30 am to 3 pm Share your ideas and experiences! Participate with students from other schools At Youth Peacemaker Training you will explore … more →

    Posted in Advocacy & Activism, Civil Liberties, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Fair Trade, Human Rights, Learning & Schools, Living In Community, Militarism, Militarism in schools, Nonviolence, Renewable Energy, Students' Rights, Sustainable Growing, Unsustainable Energy, Unsustainable Transportation, War & Peace, Youth Development |