Apply Now! Join the Statewide Student Advisory Board
The Statewide Student Advisory Board (SSA) is looking for its next cohort of youth leaders! Open to students in grades 8-11 across California, this statewide leadership program brings young…
CFJ Timeline: A History of Inequity in Education
As Californians for Justice celebrates 30 years of youth power, we recognize the importance of learning the history of inequity in education and racial justice. This timeline honors three…
Culture and Language Inclusivity Project (CLIP) Handbook
The Culture and Language Inclusivity Project (CLIP) Handbook is a guide created by students to foster inclusive and equitable school environments. Developed as a capstone project for Californians for…
“Nothing About Us Without Us”: Youth Voice, Power, and Participation in East Side Union High School District
See key findings from a case study released by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools showcasing the lasting impact student voice engagement has in our schools. The…
Student Voice Continuum: How to Build Student Power
What messages are you sending to students with youth voice policies? Are young people viewed primarily as consultants or collaborators? How can you go from merely informing youth of…
Californians for Justice’s Impact on the Educational and Civic Pathways of Youth
A ground breaking new study by a group of researchers from USC and UCLA’s Institute for Democracy, Action, and Access (IDEA). This study found that “Young people who participated…
Eyes On Education: A Proposal for East Side Union High Schools.
Californians for Justice students and staff conducted research with over 1,000 ESUHSD students and with many East Side Union district staff. This 2002 report summarizes what we learned about…