We Need to Encourage Our Schools to Embrace Multilingualism
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10 Candidates Meet Signature Requirements to Appear on Ballot for the LAUSD District 5 Special Election
As of Friday, the candidates on the March 5 ballot in Board District 5 are: Ana Cubas, nonprofit executive, formerRead More…
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Why First-Generation College Students Should Go to Out of State Colleges
One of the struggles of being a first-generation college student from a Latino community is building up the courage toRead More…
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Thoughts on Mexico’s Educational Reform: A Chicana Educational Leader’s Perspective
The American educational system is no stranger to educational reform. As an educational leader, I’m always ready to share myRead More…
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Five Tips for High School Seniors Headed To College
Summer is an exciting time for students, especially graduating seniors. You’re moving into a new phase of your life, andRead More…
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The Report that Latino Parents in California Must Read
We know that everyone is now in a holiday rush, but we want to highlight an important report for LatinoRead More…
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Does Your Student Feel Disconnected from His/Her School Work? Here’s How Chicano & Latino Studies Can Help
Earlier this month, The Education Trust-West released a report, “The Majority Report: Supporting the Educational Success of Latino Students inRead More…
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Why It Is So Hard to Be a First Generation College Student?
I am a brown, low income, first generation college student trying to navigate institutions that were not created for peopleRead More…
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Why Comadres Should Pay Attention to the Hunger Crisis in Our Colleges
We all have heard about the importance of having full bellies so that children can learn. I have heard itRead More…
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LAUSD Votes To Send More Cash To Needy Schools
You may recall a La Comadre article I wrote back in June of 2016 “LAUSD: Pulling a $450,000,000.00 Fast One…LatinoRead More…
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