“We have the voice.  We know what we can do.” At 18 years old Aliwya Sharif has done more than many adults.  She has been a spokesperson at press conferences, an advocate with elected officials, and a leader to her peers.  She has also been homeless and has struggled for stability in fragile life circumstances. Read more…

In the spring of 2007, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) adopted a new discipline policy for its 730,000 students.  The new policy moves the district away from harsh “zero tolerance” strategies, and focuses instead on prevention through positive behavior supports, teacher training for better classroom management, and parent engagement. CADRE, an independent, south Read more…