Why First-Generation College Students Should Go to Out of State Colleges
One of the struggles of being a first-generation college student from a Latino community is building up the courage toRead More…
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Some Tips for Parents Who Have Kindergarteners Starting School This Fall
I have been an elementary school volunteer mother for several years, my time has mainly been dedicated to kindergarten classrooms.Read More…
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Creating A Culture Of College Success Through Mentorship In Richmond
Any first generation college student can attest to the importance of mentorship in supporting them through the college years. ForRead More…
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“I Promise Academy” Meets Students With Necessary Tools For Breaking Statistics
Earlier this week, an inaugural class of 240 third and fourth graders walked through the doors of the newly opened,Read More…
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LeBron James’ ‘I Promise School’ Is Restoring My Faith in Humanity
I am not a huge fan and follower of the NBA and basketball per se, however, I think we haveRead More…
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Meet Yazmin Mercado, First Generation College Student From Riverside County Headed to Cal Berkeley
Yazmin Olivia Mercado was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and aRead More…
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Luchador Profile: Dr. Jose Manuel Villarreal, Educational Leader and Champion for Low Income Students
Dr. José Manuel Villareal was raised in Blythe, California in a family of farmworkers. Blythe, an agricultural area in RiversideRead More…
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Julio Ornelas, the Rising Scholar from Pico Rivera, with $140K in Scholarship Funds
Many first generation college students are told by people in their community who want them to succeed to apply toRead More…
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Open Letter to the Leadership Public Schools Richmond Cross Country Coaches Who Believed in Me
Dear Cross Country Coaches, At the beginning of this year’s Cross Country season, I was filled with self-doubt and claimedRead More…
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Let’s Talk About It: Resources for Addressing the Political Climate in the Classroom
As teachers, we have the power within us to impact the lives of our students forever. With the hustle andRead More…
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