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:
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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Teen Creates Calor App to Help Farmworkers Laboring in Hot Weather
La Cañada High School senior Faith Florez is no stranger to the plight of the workers who pick the foodRead More…
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Does Your Student Feel Disconnected from His/Her School Work? Here’s How Chicano & Latino Studies Can Help
Earlier this month, The Education Trust-West released a report, “The Majority Report: Supporting the Educational Success of Latino Students inRead More…
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#DefendDACA but Demand More: Our Communities Are Counting on Us!
Over the weekend, I read dozens of pleas to President Trump and the powers that be across the country toRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Monica Rodriguez Dedicates Her Life to Serving Los Angeles
Monica Rodriguez, a current candidate for Los Angeles City Council District Seven, is a first generation American. Her parents cameRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Irma Vazquez Promoting Bilingualism through My Mochila
Irma Vazquez is a native Spanish-bilingual teacher who has over two decades of experience in the classroom. She has aRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Alicia Molina, Fighting for Fair and Equal Access to the Legal System
Alicia Molina is currently running for Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles County (Seat 42). She has dedicated her legalRead More…
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