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1 Protect Civil Rights as the foundation of a viable, healthy democracy, framed in the Declaration of Independence, guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and codified by civil rights legislation. Imagine > But Currently > What must be done > What we can do together

What we can do together …

• Report civil rights violations to the appropriate school authorities or directly to the Office for Civil Rights. All notices should be posted in a visible place, in English and Spanish, or in the languages of the communities each school serves.
• Seek information on civil rights matters, attend meetings and ask questions when suspected violations occur. Speak up and speak out.
• Ask your school officials about procedures for reporting complaints and violations. Inquire about appeals processes regarding student placement concerns, disciplinary actions and general treatment of students. The law requires that these processes be posted.
• Know your rights and the rights of children.
• Examine your own biases, embrace the philosophy that the rights of all children are sacred, inviolate and of importance to the health of the whole community.
• Be willing to reach out to others in your community for support across racial and ethnic communities to build groups and coalitions to secure civil rights for all children.