Socioeconomic Justice

With students unable to obtain basic equipment and broadband amid the fallout from the pandemic, and private companies making huge profits supplying rotting food to families eligible for free school meals, the already significant gap in outcomes for young people in the UK is widening further, and the class divide remains staggering. As the state slowly devolves itself of responsibility over looking after families in poverty, leaving it up to teachers, charities and foodbanks, and footballers to hold the Government to account, the fight to support and stand with young people for dignity and equal opportunity has never been more important.

Are you aged 14-18 and passionate about campaigning for change in the education system?

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theguardian.com Obsession with grammar schools just leaves poor children behind I read ‘We are in an education arms race’ with interest and some dismay. I attended a ery good village primary school in Wales.. — theguardian.com
**Obsession with grammar schools just leaves poor children behind**
I read ‘We are in an education arms race’ with interest and some dismay. I attended a ery good village primary school in Wales..

tes.com The impact of digital poverty on BAME students Digital poverty prevents disadvantaged students from accessing learning at home – so they need to come into college… — tes.com
**The impact of digital poverty on BAME students**
Digital poverty prevents disadvantaged students from accessing learning at home – so they need to come into college…

theguardian.com Attainment gap between poor pupils and their peers in England is widening The gap between poor pupils and their wealthier classmates in England has stopped narrowing and gone into reverse for the.. — theguardian.com
**Attainment gap between poor pupils and their peers in England is widening**
The gap between poor pupils and their wealthier classmates in England has stopped narrowing and gone into reverse for the..

theguardian.com What Marcus Rashford’s campaign for hungry children tells us about the footballer – and Britain The 23-year-old sports star is a fully fledged national hero- but remember he should not.. — theguardian.com
**What Marcus Rashford’s campaign for hungry children tells us about the footballer – and Britain**
The 23-year-old sports star is a fully fledged national hero- but remember he should not..

independent.co.uk Teachers biased against black pupils and white boys from underprivileged backgrounds, report says Biases affect setting, teacher assessment outcomes, and disciplinary measures in.. — independent.co.uk
**Teachers biased against black pupils and white boys from underprivileged backgrounds, report says**
Biases affect setting, teacher assessment outcomes, and disciplinary measures in..

cpag.org.uk Poverty in the pandemic: an update on the impact of Coronavirus on low-income families and children In August, Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England published a report.. — cpag.org.uk
**Poverty in the pandemic: an update on the impact of Coronavirus on low-income families and children**
In August, Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England published a report..

Resources for Action

Inspiring activism and resources to help us to fight classism in education. Help us to build this collection; send us your suggestions via email, twitter or instagram.

School Is No Place for Class(ism) - US

The language that educators use to address students can maintain and reinforce class structures and classist attitudes. The antidote? Anti-classist language. — School Is No Place for Class(ism) - US The language that educators use to address students can maintain and reinforce class structures and classist attitudes. The antidote? Anti-classist language.

5 ways teachers can challenge inequality in the classroom

Research shows that everyday teaching practices exclude already marginalised groups of students, but teachers can take steps to redress the balance — 5 ways teachers can challenge inequality in the classroom Research shows that everyday teaching practices exclude already marginalised groups of students, but teachers can take steps to redress the balance

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations.

The British Youth Council's calls to ensure no child or young person lives in poverty in the UK

Tackling child poverty: a guide for schools

Prior to COVID-19, there were more than four million children living in poverty in the UK – that’s nine children in a classroom of 30. — Tackling child poverty: a guide for schools Prior to COVID-19, there were more than four million children living in poverty in the UK – that’s nine children in a classroom of 30.

RECLAIM - A bold and ambitious charity committed to creating a future where your class background is no barrier to what you can achieve.