Children's Defense Fund Texas collaborated with students across Texas to develop the comprehensive Student Advocacy Guide. We recommend taking a peek to get started on forming a sophisticated and sustainable movement for progress. 

Don't assume school policy is justifiable or lawful. Know your rights so you know when to stand up when something is not right. SEAT organizer Cameron Samuels collaborated with the ACLU of Texas to develop the Texas Students' Rights Hub, including a Know Your Rights knowledgebase.

Book bans are sweeping across the nation, but our organizing is replicable. SEAT has partnered with GLAAD in many ways, including developing this Guide for Community Response & Action on Book Bans. Learn the steps for organizing a local social movement, applicable to confronting book bans or any policy affecting students in schools.

One of the best ways to combat censorship is calling it out. SEAT organizer Da'Taeveyon Daniels serves on the advisory council of the National Coalition Against Censorship, for which SEAT is a member of the Kids' Right to Read Network defending students' rights and intellectual freedom. NCAC has a Reporting Form you can use to submit instances of censorship you are faced with.

Even without legal services, anyone affected by discrimination in schools can file a variety of complaint forms.

Public schools in Texas have an FNG policy in which a form may be requested and submitted, beginning the formal process of settling administrative policy issues with the district.

The U.S. Department of Education allows the public to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) or Privacy Policy Office regarding violations of federal law.

SEAT is fueled by the passions of student organizers. If you are faced with discrimination or have a vision for progress, we want to work with you to achieve your community transformation goals. You can schedule a virtual meeting via Calendly on our Get Involved page to discuss an upcoming school board meeting, inquire about community organizing, or simply seek support for a policy harming students.

PEN America has conducted leading research on the prevalance and trends of book banning nationwide SEAT organizers have sourced local data, and the Banned in the USA reports can be used to learn more about the so-called "culture war" and reinforce claims when discussing the issues of censorship.