Girls Inc. DC girls advocate for safer schools

Girls Inc. DC girls participated in a unique school discipline reform focus group to inform how girls can advocate for legislation aimed at making schools safer for girls, particularly girls of color, with members of the Girls Inc. National TAC (Teen Advocacy Council) who were in town for the annual Fly-in. The four-day Fly-in served as the culmination of each teen’s participation in this year-long advocacy program. Throughout the event, teens from across the Girls Inc. network came together to build sisterhood, strengthen their advocacy and leadership skills, and meet with Congressional staffers and government officials. This year’s cohort represented 6 U.S. states, one Canadian province, and 8 Girls Inc. affiliates.

Girls Inc. DC girls were excited to participate in the focus group and were able to ensure that their voices were heard and ultimately reflected in the strengthening of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Ending PUSHOUT Act (EPA) and the Building Just Schools Act.