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Too many girls are being pushed out of school as a result of unfair discipline practices, sexual harassment, and lack of trauma-informed approaches. Find out how you can help eliminate these barriers and Let Her Learn.

DRESS CODED: Black Girls, Bodies, and Bias in D.C. Schools

Black girls in D.C. lose out on the chance to learn simply because of what they wear.
In DRESS CODED, the National Women’s Law Center and 20 Black girls who live and learn in D.C. expose common problems with D.C. dress codes

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Families

Find out how parents/guardians & other family members can take action to Let Her Learn.

Educators

Find out how teachers, school leaders, & district leaders can take action to Let Her Learn.

Policymakers

Find out how local, state, & federal legislators, policy advocates and other policymakers can take action to Let Her Learn.

Students

Resources for students who want to learn what you can do about school pushout.

Toolkit

Let Her Learn: A Toolkit to Stop School Pushout for Girls Who Have Experienced Sexual Harassment

Use this step-by-step checklist to learn what your rights are, how to change your school’s policies, and where to find help for sexual harassment.

Resource

Let Her Learn: Join the Fight to Stop School Pushout

Schools are unfairly pushing Black girls out. They suspend them for minor stuff—like “having an attitude” or “talking back.”

Share Your Story

Have you experienced pushout or unfair treatment in school? If so, share your story. Your experience could open the door for others to speak out or seek help.