The Human Right to Education Program:
The Human Right to Education Program at NESRI works in partnership with parent, youth and teacher organizations to promote policy change in U.S. public schools using human rights documentation, policy analysis and joint advocacy. NESRI believes that human rights offer a framework for transforming our schools based on internationally recognized standards of equity, accountability, dignity and community participation.
The Dignity in Schools Campaign:
The Dignity in Schools Campaign (DSC) challenges the systemic problem of pushout in our nation's schools and advocates for the human right of every child to a quality education and to be treated with dignity. The DSC unites parents, youth, educators and advocates in a campaign to promote local and national alternatives to a culture of zero-tolerance, punishment and removal. The DSC website includes a searchable database of research on pushout, school discipline, and positive alternatives, specific resources for youth, parents and educators, and information about our active campaign projects.
About This Internship Opportunity:
Intern responsibilities may include: 1) Research and writing to prepare fact sheets and other resources for the Campaign. 2) Outreach to parent, youth and teacher organizations around the country to expand membership of the DSC and increase participation in campaign meetings and events; 3) Filming interviews of DSC members for the online School Pushout Storybank. This is an unpaid internship.
Benefits:
The intern will gain knowledge of best practices for promoting positive school culture and discipline and develop a deep understanding of international human rights standards for the right to education. The intern will also build connections with education advocates, organizers and policy-makers around the country.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of and interest in human rights and public education policy in the U.S.
Experience working/interacting with grassroots organizations.
Strong research and writing skills.
Website maintenance skills are a plus.
College and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
DSC values a diverse workplace and encourages students with non-traditional experiences and from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Dates: Flexible from September - December 2011.
To Apply: Email a resume and cover letter to DSC Coordinator chloe[at]dignityinschools.org. Applicant review will be on a rolling basis and continue until positions are filled. Please indicate in the subject line of the email that the application is for a Fall 2011 internship. Please, no phone calls.
About NESRI:
In partnership with communities, NESRI works to build a broad movement for economic & social rights, including health, housing, education and work with dignity. Based on the principle that fundamental human needs create human rights obligations on the part of government and the private sector, NESRI advocates for public policies that guarantee the universal and equitable fulfillment of these rights in the United States.
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