2025 Central Valley Education Justice Forum
April 17, 2025, 9:30 AM to 2 PM
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612
Purpose of This Forum
Join us this April for a transformative community forum bringing together activists, parents, community members, and partners committed to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. This dynamic event serves as a space to connect with our dedicated organizers, find regional support, and collectively work toward creating a brighter, more equitable future for our youth. Together, we can create safer, more supportive environments for every child.
The forum aims to inspire and mobilize attendees to take an active role in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline. Through powerful storytelling, networking, and actionable resources, attendees will leave empowered to make a difference in their regions.
What To Expect
- Gain insights from Maisie Chin’s inspiring keynote on grassroots organizing and systemic change.
- Meet and network with regional organizers and like-minded advocates.
- Take the pledge to stand against the school-to-prison pipeline.
- Access actionable resources to implement change in your community.
This event is more than a forum-it’s a movement-building moment to inspire lasting change in our communities. Join us in mobilizing for education justice and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN • ACT FAST. SPACE IS LIMITED
Our Keynote Speaker
Maisie Chin is a dedicated advocate and strategist focused on amplifying marginalized voices and fostering leadership development. As the co-founder and former Executive Director of Community Asset Development Re-defining Education CADRE, she empowered Black and Latinx parents in South Los Angeles for over two decades in the fight for racial and educational justice. Under her leadership, CADRE achieved significant policy changes that reduced student suspensions, decriminalized schools, and redefined parent participation in education justice at both local and national levels.
A lifelong movement builder, Maisie also co-founded the Dignity in Schools Campaign and helped establish its California chapter. With nearly 30 years of experience in social justice work, she has dedicated her career to eliminating structural racism and ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a quality education. A graduate of UCLA with degrees in History and Urban Planning, Maisie’s expertise and firsthand experience make her a powerful voice in the fight against the school-to-prison pipeline.
To learn more about Maisie Chin, visit https://www.versalstrategy.com/about.
Partner Organizations Attending
CVMB Education Justice Forum
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612
#EducationJustice
ACTIONS
Let’s End the School-to-Prison Pipeline
The school-to-prison pipeline is a systemic issue that disproportionately affects marginalized students, pushing them out of educational institutions and into the criminal justice system. Addressing this requires a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that prioritizes restorative justice, supportive resources, and equitable education policies. Here are three key strategies that can help dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students.
Implement Restorative Justice Practices
Replace zero-tolerance policies and punitive measures with restorative justice practices that focus on healing, reconciliation, and community building, rather than punishment.
Invest in Supportive Resources
Increase funding for school counselors, mental health services, and extracurricular programs that foster positive student behavior and academic success.
Promote Equitable Education Policies
Advocate for policies that address systemic racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, such as equitable school funding, culturally relevant curriculum, and teacher diversity.