Most would agree that parent engagement is important to the success of any young person in school, but failure to provide adequate interpretation services routinely excludes LEP parents, resulting in real harms for children and the erosion of trust between schools and families.

Forced to struggle through conversations in a language they do not understand or rely on their young children to interpret, parents can be left in the dark about significant aspects of their child's education including issues of safety and discipline.

This piece from Amanda Geduld in @The74 explores the widespread lack of language access in public schools, often in flagrant violation of limited English proficient families' legal rights. https://t.co/XfcOyi66Nw

Join us next week for a legislative briefing on an urgent bill to address youth homelessness, hosted by @RepKayKhan and @AdamGomezMA ! When: Thurs, Nov. 14 Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Where: State House, Room 428 RSVP to join us next Thursday: https://t.co/lnG6z3Zo6Z

Whatever mix of emotions you may be feeling today, we are here with you. We will be with you tomorrow, the day after, and every day that follows. We know our strength rests in our solidarity, our collaboration, and our commitment to each other. The work continues.

Justice & opportunity for all is the fundamental promise of America. That promise is worth fighting for, & we’ll continue standing alongside our communities to ensure laws & policies that impact the trajectory of our lives are fair, inclusive, & informed by those most affected.

In the days, months, and years to come, MA Appleseed will keep doing what we do best: listening to individuals closest to the issues, investigating the root causes of community harm, and bringing people together to advance powerful policy reform.

For 30 years, MA Appleseed has been moving the dial on social justice issues critically important to Bay Staters, regardless of election outcomes. We’re not stopping now.

#ProBonoMonth may be coming to an end, but we’re grateful for amazing partners like Nelson Mullins who expand our capacity and deepen our impact all year round!

This year, their support of our initiative exploring language barriers in the Massachusetts Trial Court has been invaluable in our broader effort to ensure everyone can achieve a fair outcome and resolve their legal problems, no matter what language they speak.

As we see an increasing number of newly arrived immigrant youth experience homelessness, offering legal supports to match their unique needs is critical. Huge thanks to MLRI for connecting us with the IMCO members to strengthen this important initiative! https://t.co/nabBQ71AQu

If you are an attorney with experience meeting the legal needs of young people who is interested in joining the MHYLN and staying updated on opportunities to participate, reach out to us! https://t.co/SzbH5q2z8W

With 60+ members, the MHYLN works to improve outcomes for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness by mobilizing the Massachusetts legal community to advocate for policy changes and provide pro bono legal resources.

Last week, we stopped by @MassLawReform’s office to share about the Massachusetts Homeless Youth Legal Network with the Immigration Coalition (IMCO)!

The deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts is tomorrow, 10/26. Questions about ID, language access, and more? Check out this #knowyourights explainer from @ACLU_Mass:

Voting is a fundamental right – your voice is your power! When we all participate in decision-making processes, our communities grow stronger and more resilient.

By working together to improve access to justice, we can ensure survivors of domestic violence have the resources they need to safely exit abusive situations, achieve economic independence, and rebuild their lives.

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, and we have the privilege of partnering with organizations like @ATASKBoston that are leading efforts to end intimate partner violence and abuse. We stand in solidarity with survivors and say: You are not alone. 💜

Did you know 88% of recent domestic violence survivors didn't get enough legal help? The #JusticeGap is real and urgent. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/eagDxYIiCq #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. #DVAM

With homelessness surging over the past year, resources that address the way legal problems intersect with young people's lives are more important than ever. Thank you, Baker McKenzie, for your unwavering commitment to expanding #accesstojustice for MA’s most vulnerable youth!