SMART Youth: Education Justice for 
English Language Learners

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SMART youth participate in a rally in front of the White House
SMART (Student Multiethnic Action Research Team) is a youth-led decision-making body which advocates and organizes for better education for English Language Learner (ELL)  students and their families. Students are currently concerned with the creation of multi-cultural learning environments, more teachers and counselors for English Language Learners, culturally sensitive school lunches, academic credit recovery options, Interpretation and Translation services, and Safe Spaces.


Along with MLOV's Lead Education Organizer, four Lead Student Organizers - one from each high school where SMART has a presence - facilitate the students' campaign.

For more information about SMART, please email Sapna Pandya,
sapna(at)mlovdc.org.

Direct Action: SMART Flashmob

SMART Public Service Announcement
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SMART Solutions for a Quality Education

Recommendations developed by students and educators to improve education for ELL students at DC Public Schools.

Sign our petition to Kaya Henderson in support of these recommendations!
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SMART Media

Check out our videos to: hear the personal testimonies of ELL students, view creative short films on ELL issues, keep up with SMART's whereabouts, and follow our process towards achieving language justice in the world of Education.

SMART YouTube channel

Download the "ELL Student Bill of Rights"!

The ELL Student Bill of Rights is a re-creation of DC's Student Bill of Rights. It was drafted by student organizers from Coolidge and Cardozo high school: Yonatan Abune, Solomon Kassahun, Tewodros Kassahun, Tensaye Solomon and Samuael Seyoum
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