Why We Fight: A Letter from SDA's Co-Executive Director Elie At Student Defense Alliance, we believe every student deserves the chance to learn, grow, and be treated with dignity, no matter their background, their disability, or if a hard day led to a bad decision. This month, we're sharing a personal message from one of our Co-Executive Directors about why that belief drives everything we do. A Message From Our Co-Executive Director Elie A ten-year-old can't get to school be

Meet the Team Fighting the School-to-Prison Pipeline Welcome to From the Frontline We're glad you're here. Student Defense Alliance exists because every student deserves a fair shot at their education, regardless of their zip code, disability status, or their family's ability to pay for an attorney. This is our space to keep you informed, share resources, and grow a community of people who believe the same thing. Welcome to the frontline. What Is SDA? We connect students and

The school-to-prison pipeline is a troubling phenomenon that has garnered increasing attention in recent years. It refers to the policies and practices that push students, particularly those from marginalized communities, out of schools and into the juvenile and criminal injustice systems. This blog post will explore the factors contributing to this pipeline, its implications, and potential solutions to address this critical issue. A school hallway illustrating the environmen