Luchadora Profile: Rosie Torres Fighting for Students in Oakland
Rosie Torres grew up in Stockton, California. When she was in middle school, her parents divorced. From then on, sheRead More…
Read More…Adriana Maestas
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.
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Over 2,000 Families March in Pacoima at Rally in the Valley for Local Charter Schools
This past Saturday over 2,000 families in marched in Pacoima, California in support of local charter schools. The event, “RallyRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Erica Rosales Fights to Bring Access and Opportunity to Inner-City Students
Erica Rosales is a Los Angeles native. She graduated from Garfield High School of Stand and Deliver fame. When sheRead More…
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Luchadora: Iris Zuñiga, Fighting to Increase Academic Achievement for Los Angeles Area Youth
Iris Zuñiga grew up in the Northeast San Fernando Valley in Pacoima and went to the public schools in herRead More…
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Luchadora Ana Ponce: Why Educating Children Requires a Partnership with Families and Communities
Ana Ponce is one of the most influential leaders in Los Angeles. Currently, she is the CEO of Camino NuevoRead More…
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Latina Mom Heading Up Biggest Education Reform Effort in LA: Great Public Schools NOW!
Yesterday it was announced that Myrna Castrejón will lead the Great Public Schools Now initiative. The Broad Foundation unveiled theRead More…
Read More…What Los Angeles can learn from Riverside when it comes to school lunches
A few weeks ago, Grist’s Aura Bogado wrote a piece about how Riverside Unified School District is changing the wayRead More…
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