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Building school systems where every student can thrive.
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Building Austin School Systems
Building school systems where every student can thrive.
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Advocacy
Higher Learning offers political education, community, and healing for BIPOC youth.
Student opportunity
BASS groups advocate for police-free and equitable school environments.
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Building Austin School Systems
Building school systems where every student can thrive.
BASS addresses racist policies, supports inclusive learning, and centers the voices of students and families, especially BIPOC youth.
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Students and families first
The initiative aims to change school policies that exclude students and to strengthen places where young people feel safe, supported, and heard.
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BASS programs
AJC describes three connected spaces for education, coalition building, and advocacy.
Higher Learning
A yearly freedom school for Austin BIPOC youth focused on political education, community, and healing.
BASS Coalition
Organizations meet monthly toward police-free schools in Austin.
BASS Workshops
Community members meet monthly to advocate for equitable learning spaces.