Teacher Perspective: How I Hope California Implements the Every Student Succeeds Act
Earlier this month, the California Department of Education officials came to an agreement on how the state would abide byRead More…
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It’s More than Just a College Sweater
As Originally posted Dianalamaestra.com I couldn’t help but remember a defining moment in the relationship between my dad and myself whenRead More…
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Court Rules in Favor of DACA Again
On Tuesday evening, the federal district court in DC found that the Trump administration’s termination of DACA was unlawful. U.S.Read More…
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Remembering the Mendez v. Westminster Case 71 Years Later
In September 1943, Gonzalo Jr., Sylvia and Jerome Mendez went with their aunt, Soledad Vidaurri, and three cousins to enrollRead More…
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Black Students Deserve a Better Education Than What We’re Giving Them
The academic performance of Black children is lower than all other students in California and it’s been this way forRead More…
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Happy Birthday Dolores Huerta: AB 2644 Would Designate April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day
Assemblymember Eloise Reyes (D-Colton) has introduced Assembly Bill 2644 (AB 2644) to amend the Education Code (EC) to establish AprilRead More…
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Do You Want Free Money for College? Have You Heard of The Pell Grant?
Why does the Pell Grant Matter? The Pell Grant is a FREE RESOURCE! It is FREE money granted by theRead More…
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Congratulations to La Comadre’s Alma
Before I walk out the door to join a celebration in honor of fabulous Latinas, I wanted to share somethingRead More…
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CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation’s Scholarship Program for HS Seniors & College Students
We recently found out about an excellent scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors and college students from the CaliforniaRead More…
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The Battle for the Count: 2020 U.S. Census
How many times since the start of the Trump administration have we, members of the Latinx, immigrant and other marginalizedRead More…
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