A group of young activists from the Bronx called The Resistance, say they're being deprived of a quality education, and they're prepared to fight for something better.
The Resistance, which was formed through a youth arts organization called The DreamYard A.C.T.I.O.N Project, have developed a 10-point education platform for New York City public schools.
Among their demands: "We demand a healthy, safe environment that does not expect our failure or anticipate our criminality. We demand a school culture that acknowledges our humanity (free of metal detectors, untrained and underpaid security guards, and abusive tactics)"
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[1] http://colorlines.com/archives/2011/11/bronx_high_school_students_occupy_education_system_relase_10-point_plan_for_school_district.html