The Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Unique Problems for Latinx Communities
The coronavirus pandemic provides an opportunity for the Latinx community to show its resilience and strength in the face ofRead More…
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Adriana Maestas is a Southern California-based freelance writer and education professional. Her writing has been published in NBC Latino, KCET.org, BlogHer.com, Alternet, and The Electronic Intifada. She has worked in the non-profit sector, in the K-12 system, and in higher education in various capacities. When she's not writing stories or working on media projects, Adriana trains instructors to teach online at the University of California, Irvine. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine and a master’s degree in public policy from Claremont Graduate University.
Posts by Adriana:
25 High School Girls Graduate From Summer Institute for Business and Leadership in Los Angeles
Last week 25 high school aged girls of color graduated from the Summer Institute for Business and Leadership, a programRead More…
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Margeaux Randolph Brings Tech Education to Students in South LA
It started at a Hackathon at the Sunnyside Baptist Church in South Los Angeles where Margeaux Randolph witnessed the enthusiasmRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Amerika Sanchez, Principal and Education Advocate, Fights for Social Justice in San Francisco
Amerika Sanchez is a principal at Five Keys Charter Schools and Programs. The vision of Five Keys is to defineRead More…
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AB 2: A Potential Game Changer for California Community College Students
This week legislators returned to Sacramento to begin the new legislative session, and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), along withRead More…
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Dr. Ana Ponce, CEO of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Shares Her Immigration Story at Charter School Hall of Fame Induction
Last week, Dr. Ana Ponce, the CEO of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, was inducted into the Charter School Hall ofRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Michele Siqueiros, Daughter of a Seamstress, Has One of the Most Important Advocacy Leadership Roles in Higher Education in California
Michele Siqueiros is a higher education advocate. In short, she’s a troublemaker, always pushing elected and appointed officials to beRead 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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Meet Karla Salazar, Candidate for California’s 58th Assembly District!
It takes a special human being to embrace a public life heightened by the usual systematic corruption that lingers traditionallyRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Long Beach City Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce Focuses on Serving Working People
Many newly elected local public officials abandon their core beliefs when courted by lobbyists representing local business interests. The costlierRead More…
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