Education Equity Project

The Education Equity Project (EEP) is working toward an education system rooted in racial, disability, and gender justice — one that recognizes education as a human right and honors the dignity of every student. Our team delivers comprehensive legal advocacy through direct services, policy advocacy, community education, coalition building, and strategic impact litigation. Our work is united by a commitment to anti-discrimination advocacy and expanding access to education for populations historically neglected by the system, an intersectional approach that allows us to meet the diverse needs of our clients and community.

Direct services include advocacy for K–12 students with disabilities to help them access special education services and appropriate school placements, representation of K-12 students facing suspension or expulsion to help them maintain access to their education, advocacy for K-12 students experiencing discrimination and harassment in school, and advocacy for college student survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

What do student interns do in EEP?

Students will assist EEP staff with legal research and writing, conducting intakes, and other assignments to support our representation of clients in litigation and administrative proceedings such as school discipline hearings, special education due process hearings, and Title IX hearings. Students may also assist EEP staff with developing and presenting Know Your Rights materials to support our community education efforts.