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Harsh discipline persists in Michigan
More students faced school removals of 60 days or more last year and worse, more students faced removals of 180 days or more. We continue to see persisting inequities in who is removed and who is provided the lesser interventions required by state law. Worse, we know...
Annual Story Drive create opportunity to help Detroit area students write their next chapter
You may know that SAC opened its Detroit office more than a decade ago because too many children were shut out of school for extreme lengths of time. People like YOU stepped up to say enough is enough! Our children must get an education. Today, we continue to fight...
“You Don’t Play”: Highlights from Our 2025-2026 Gratitude Report
A teacher described SAC with three words that made us laugh out loud: “You don’t play.” We’re taking it as the highest compliment. Too many children don’t get the support they need in school, and too many schools are struggling after 30 years of underfunding....
You help families through a crisis!
I wanted to share a quick story with you that shows the impact of SAC supporters. We have been sharing how more and more of our families are struggling with homelessness (in case you missed it, check it out here.) And since I shared that story, more stories are...
You can be an informed voter! School Board Elections
School board elections are coming quick and we want you to have all the information you need to be informed voters. After all, our public schools are SO important — and the elected officials who oversee them are key leaders in our communities. Here are all the...
No Home, New School: Will you help Sam and Mara?
We are asking for help. A family we have worked with for a year is experiencing homelessness, at the same time as they transition to new schools. Will you help them land on their feet with as much support as possible? “Sam” was only 8 years old when we started working...
Starting the School Year
I’ve been reminiscing with many folks lately about 1st days of school (can you tell I just became an empty nester???). My own first days of school were filled with anxiety and nausea, but as a mom, I was full of joy and excitement, making them pose for photos holding...
Student Advocacy Center 26-27 State Budget Takes
The state Legislature recently passed our schools’ budget and we wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who called, texted, emailed and went to Lansing to advocate for better for our children. Truly, your voices together made a big difference and you should feel proud.
Student Advocacy Center is thrilled to be supporting the Invest In Mi Kids ballot initiative
Student Advocacy Center is thrilled to be supporting the Invest In Mi Kids ballot initiative and hope you will join with us to make a BIG difference in our children’s education. First, what am I talking about? We are working with folks around Michigan on...
Honoring Ruth Zweifler
We are heartbroken to share that our founding executive director Ruth Zweifler passed away on Jan. 12, 2025, at the age of 95. In 1974, Ruth and a multi-racial grassroots group of community members founded Student Advocacy Center, beginning more formal activities in...