Cal State LA holds their First Ever Prison Graduation
A new initiative in California is helping inmates earn Bachelor’s Degrees. Recently, 25 inmates from California State Prison at LancasterRead More…
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How I Grew Through my Junior Year of College
Spring semester and the end of my third year of college can be summed up by a quote by ChineseRead More…
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I’m 47 and I want to be a Doctor
This last year of loss and heartbreak has reminded me that I have one life to live. I get toRead More…
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Rocketship Strong!
My two children have attended Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep since it opened. I still remember the meetings when we votedRead More…
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My Daughter Graduated — And I Did Too!
My name is Cynthia Colmenares Ramirez. I was born in Tomatlan Jalisco, Mexico. I came to California very young seekingRead More…
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Unity, Perseverance, and Success: Meet the Gutierrez Family
I am proud to introduce you to the Gutierrez family, who emigrated to this country in 1986 from Tacatzcuaro inRead More…
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My Autistic Daughter is Headed to Cal!!
We are beyond proud! My 18-year-old daughter is graduating from high school and community college all at the same time. Read More…
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Interview with My Mom: A Teen Parent who Made Sure Her Children Got the Best Public School Education
For Mother’s Day, I interviewed my beautiful mama about what it was like for her to advocate for my educationalRead More…
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School Choice Week: Parents Have the Right to Choose What is Best for Their Kids
For my family, having school choice is a matter of URGENCY! The education system has been failing students of colorRead More…
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Over 20 Years Ago She Came to the U.S. with a Dream and She is Now a San José State University Alumna!
I wanted to share the journey of a friend whom I see as a role model, especially to Latinas. AliciaRead More…
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