Children Over Comfort: Organizing for Justice in Our Schools Inspired by Wendy Kelly

This episode exposes how school systems often protect their own reputations at the expense of children’s safety, especially when race and power are involved. Drawing on real cases from Phoenixville, Minneapolis, Lower Merion, and the Bronx, we reveal the patterns of selective protection, systemic racism, and institutional silence that harm Black and Brown students. Learn why real change only happens when communities organize, document, and demand accountability—and discover practical steps you can take to challenge harmful systems, support families, and ensure justice for all children in our schools.