Suspended for What?: AMPLIFY – Share Stories to Increase Fairness in School

At 12 years old, Alexas was arrested…. FOR DOODLING ON HER DESK. This stuff happens all the time: Despite the same rates of misconduct as white students, students of color are way likelier to receive harsh and unfair punishment. Share stories like Alexa’s on social media to encourage schools to adopt fairer policies for your chance to win the scholarship.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: April 30, 2017

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/suspended-what-amplify