Californians for Justice
is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice.

We believe that young people are the leaders we need to create the healthy, just and vibrant schools all of our communities deserve.

Youth
Engagement

Equitable School
Funding

Achievement
Gap

EXPLORE THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGNS

Reimagine & Rebuild: A Vision for Racially Just Schools

For most of us, public schools are foundational to getting a good start in life. However, the pandemic has exposed the generational inequities that have and will only continue to harm Black, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Latinx students if we stick with the status quo.

CAMPAIGNS

Relationship Centered Schools

In a time when public education is under attack, when we are facing a national teacher shortage, and when young people experience fear and isolation in their schools, we need a solution that works for all of us. That solution is Relationship Centered Schools.

CAMPAIGNS

Equitable School Funding

LCFF is already working in our schools, but we can continue to build momentum for a more fair and racially just future by defending the LCFF equity provisions and pushing for a well-funded education system, pursuing stronger student and family engagement, and strengthening school climate and social-emotional supports for students and educators alike.

CAMPAIGNS

Youth Voice in Democracy

Many of our youth leaders are too young to vote, but not too young to care about their communities, schools, and the impact that decision-makers in schools and in government have on their lives.

WHERE WE ARE

We are a statewide organization working in the State Capitol and with a special focus in these four key regions:

San Jose

Oakland

Fresno

Long Beach

IMPACT

Californians for Justice is proud of the significant impact we’ve made on education, youth leadership, civic engagement and racial justice for over 20 years.

Youth Leadership

We believe our youth are the future leaders California needs in order to create real and lasting change in schools and communities.

Public Education

We aim to break the cycle of racial bias in our schools so we may in turn open the door to economic prosperity for all Californians.

Community Power

We know that strengthening our democracy is critical to reaching our goals of economic prosperity and racial justice.

SEE OUR IMPACT

YOUTH VOICES

"We need Californians for Justice because for some of the young people in Long Beach, it’s our home away from home, it’s OUR safe haven, it's OUR space. CFJ is not called ‘youth lead’ for no reason, students are out here finding their voice that they thought they never had..

– Tajah Morrow

Read Tajah’s Story

YOUTH VOICES

"It’s essential that student leadership and voice are reflected in our school and communities because we’re the ones that will be running the world one day...

– Zhihao Gou

Read Zhihao’s Story

YOUTH VOICES

"Being involved in CFJ has changed me to speak up more, get more involved, and to want to be a better leader and make sure everyone can participate because every student’s voice matters.

– Carlos Ramirez

Read Carlos' Story

YOUTH VOICES

"CFJ allowed me that space to really tackle the problems with our education system and change policy ...

– Jeremy Orozco

Read Jeremy’s Story

LATEST BLOG BOST

Deep Learning As A Declaration of Love For CA Youth

May 9, 2023

By Asher Ki “Transformative Community Schools Framework” is THE long-term strategy for whole school and systems transformation. Community schools are an authentic approach designed directly by impacted students, along with their families, community partners and educators, centered on a framework inclusive of partnership, equitable decision making, and learning as a tool for transformation. A strategy…

What’s in the budget for CA schools?

May 15, 2023

Above Image: Californians for Justice youth leaders and allies gather in a show of support for LCFF during a 2017 rally in Sacramento. In the decade since it’s passing, the Local Control Funding Formula continues to be our path forward to full and equitable funding for CA’s students and families. Governor Newsom just unveiled his…

Californians for Justice is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice.

We believe that young people are the leaders we need to create the healthy, just and vibrant schools all of our communities deserve.

ISSUES

CAMPAIGNS

Reimagine & Rebuild: A Vision for Racially Just Schools

CAMPAIGNS

Relationship Centered Schools

CAMPAIGNS

Equitable School Funding

CAMPAIGNS

Youth Voice in Democracy

WHERE WE ARE

IMPACT

Youth Leadership

Public Education

Community Power

YOUTH VOICES

YOUTH VOICES

YOUTH VOICES

YOUTH VOICES

LATEST BLOG BOST

Deep Learning As A Declaration of Love For CA Youth

LATEST NEWS STORY

What’s in the budget for CA schools?

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Californians for Justice
is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice.