Kenzie Joly – Opening Doors to Safer and More Inclusive Schools

Author: Kenzie Joly

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Kenzie Joly

Kenzie is a Mental Health and Inclusion Manager with expertise in early childhood special education and advocacy, she holds a master’s in urban teaching from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degrees in special education from the University of Oregon. Certified in Trauma Stress Response, Kenzie specializes in trauma-informed care, restorative justice, and political advocacy with lawmakers to disrupt harmful disciplinary practices and combat the school-to-prison pipeline, specifically advocating against suspension and expulsion.

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Advocacy

What’s at Stake if Federal Special Education Protections Are Dismantled

by Kenzie Joly November 7, 2025 0

Across the country, parents, educators, and advocates are sounding the alarm about recent moves to dismantle key parts of the federal system that protect students... Read more.

Education

Yes, the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline is a Real Phenomenon

by Kenzie Joly July 16, 2025 0

In recent years, advocates have drawn attention to a troubling and embedded trend in our society: the preschool-to-prison pipeline. While the phenomenon may sound... Read more.

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People

Meet Volunteer Kenzie Joly

by Kenzie Joly June 4, 2025 0

I am deeply committed to advancing educational equity through research, policy advocacy, and a nuanced understanding of how systemic factors influence student outcomes.... Read more.