The Pandemic Was An Enormous Challenge
One topic that’s come up time and time again on our La Comadre Network podcast and live streams is distanceRead More…
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I wish everybody had a Chicana Professor like Maria Elena Yepes: Here are 8 Tips I learned from her about being Fabulous and Fierce
I was 17 when I registered at East Los Angeles College (ELAC). Community college was my second chance to useRead More…
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Transferring from Community College in the Middle of a Pandemic
The pandemic has shifted learning as we know it. The difficulties of transitioning to a virtual classroom in the midstRead More…
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All Kids Deserve a Community School like New Academy Canoga Park
As a mother, I feel that it is my responsibility to give my children the best possible opportunities so thatRead More…
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Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
Having been undocumented in the United States until I was 19 years old was one of my most mentally, emotionallyRead More…
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Setting up an IEP; It’s Okay To Ask For Help
I want to thank La Comadre, for letting me share my story. I am a mom of two boys: SaulRead More…
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Schools Must Prioritize Student’s Mental Health
***Content Warning: Topics of suicide and depression*** We’ve all seen the heart breaking statistics, since the pandemic began mental healthRead More…
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Finding New Academy Canoga Park School was like Finding a Gem in Our Neighborhood
New Academy Canoga Park (NACP) School is more than just a school for my children; it is a community. MyRead More…
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We Need to Talk About Bully School Board Members, Like This One in Alum Rock!
We need to have this conversation. I’m hearing so many reports from so many parents and constituents at Alum RockRead More…
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A Letter To The Employer Who Almost Broke Me
I am sharing this to help women, and Latinas in particular, to remember that abuse comes in many forms. AbuseRead More…
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