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For liberty to be preserved, it must be nurtured in the hearts and minds of young people. The ACLU educates students about the many important rights they have and supports those who exercise their rights. In doing so, we help to prepare the next generation of guardians of liberty.

Resources

Guide to School Board Advocacy in Washington

Document, Published: 
Thursday, September 5, 2024
This publication is designed to serve as a tool for students, parents, guardians, and other community members who want to communicate and advocate before their school board.
Published: 
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
This back-to-school season, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help equip students, parents, and teachers with the critical information they need to understand and protect their rights.
Published: 
Thursday, August 22, 2024
ACLU affiliates across the country celebrate Banned Books Week, following a legacy of vigilantly defending the First Amendment and the right to free speech.
Published: 
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Learn about book bans in Washington and what you can do to prevent them.
News Release, Published: 
Friday, June 21, 2024
Joint statement on preliminary injunction ruling in Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, et. al. v. State of Washington
News Release, Published: 
Monday, April 29, 2024
ACLU of Washington Statement on Student-Led Protests on University Campuses
Published: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Learn how to advocate with your school board around issues of free speech.

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