Please Don’t Speak for All Latinos
Well thank you, Julian Vasquez Heilig for speaking on behalf of all Latinos everywhere. However, I don’t need you toRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Bethania Perez, Demonstrating that a Student’s Seat at the Table Can Make a Difference
Bethania Perez is much too wise and socially conscious for her young age. As a high school senior, she hasRead More…
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In the Aftermath of Trump Rescinding Rules on Bathrooms for Transgender Students, Teachers and Administrators Must Step Up
As an educator, there is nothing more inspiring than seeing students advocate for themselves and for their peers. Last yearRead More…
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Don’t Condemn All Charter Schools When You Criticize Betsy DeVos
Donald Trump’s appointment for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, has stirred up a national debate that has long been arguedRead More…
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La Comadre Fellowship- Join Our Inaugural Cohort and Be a Part of Our Network!
Comadres and compadres, we are excited to announce a new opportunity! La Comadre is recruiting 15-20 Fellows who are seekingRead More…
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When Teachers Do Disgusting Things on Social Media: They Must Be Held Accountable
We all know that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects our right to speak freely. And itRead More…
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Help Send Formerly Incarcerated College Students to Columbia University in New York
In three weeks student organizers, Danny Murrillo, Lily Gonzalez, Adrian Caceras, and Maria Elena Morales are sharing their experiences asRead More…
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Want to Help Build Resilience in Our Students? Start by Engaging Them
I have worked in education for the last six years. Growing up, I was fortunate to have my father serveRead More…
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Beautiful Hands
“Ay mijo, mira mis manos. Las tengo muy maltratadas.” “Oh son, look at my hands. They are very mistreated.” IRead More…
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Run for Office! Our Communities Need You Now More Than Ever
The New American Leader’s Project (NALP) is a bipartisan non-profit organization that is “leading a movement for inclusive democracy byRead More…
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