Advocacy Alert: AB 1895 and AB 2477 Would Help California’s Undocumented Students
In our current political climate, it is critical that education advocates find ways to partner and support initiatives that areRead More…
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First Generation College Student Chronicles: A Letter to My Younger HS Graduate Self
Believe when they say, “You’re going to be ok.” You have just been given another four years to contemplate whatRead More…
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Advice for First-Generation College Students
College is both an exciting and intimidating place to be. As a first-generation college student, I oftentimes found myself inRead More…
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Meet Luz Rivas, STEM Education Advocate and Candidate for State Assembly District 39
For many, Luz is the light of the San Fernando Valley. Her story fully embodies those 19th century Horatio AlgerRead More…
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Why I Support Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor and Marshall Tuck for Superintendent of Public Instruction
I support kids first! That’s why. It’s true that there is another that supports kids in the race for GovernorRead More…
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Global Perspectives Matter: Multicultural Learning Center Recognized with a 2018 Education for a Global Economy Award
When the Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) was recently announced as one of three public schools in California, and the onlyRead More…
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An Open Memo to Secretary DeVos Who Displays Her Ignorance in Front of Congress About Immigration Enforcement and the Rights of Students
There is really no nice way of saying this. And I don’t really know who reads my work, but IRead 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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IGNITE Inspired Me To Be a Better Version of Myself
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, I had the opportunity alongside the IGNITE ladies from chapters across California and nationwide toRead More…
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Charter High Schools Are Top In California
A big congratulations is in order as US News & World Report released its 10 Top Ten High Schools inRead More…
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