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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Six San Fernando Valley Moms Were Honored with Volunteer of the Year Award by the California Charter School Association
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, six charter school mothers from the Northeast San Fernando Valley were honored with The HartRead More…
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L.A. Unified Board of Education Approves $25 Million For Highest Need Students
Last night the L.A. Unified Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the School Equity Need Index 2018 that includesRead 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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Los Angeles Needs a Superintendent Who Puts Students’ Needs First
One of the most important decisions that any school board makes is choosing a superintendent, a process the LAUSD BoardRead 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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