For Lourdes, My Mother
Today, I want to talk to you about someone who impacted my life. My mom. Thanks to her, I amRead More…
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I Appreciate Our KIPP Teachers
Dear KIPP Teachers, I want to express my appreciation for your excellent work teaching my children. Thank you for allRead More…
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My Children: Why I Care About Education
I was recently asked what motivates me to care so much about education. My children were my first motivation toRead More…
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Proposition 15 Increases Funding For Public Schools and Community Colleges Every Year
My name is Marisela Ramos, and I live in the city of East Palo Alto, CA. I am a volunteerRead More…
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High School Blues: How One Community Took Charge
Why does education matter to my family and community? As a parent, our children must have better high schools andRead More…
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My Journey in Finding Great Schools for My Children
Every child should have the opportunity to receive a high quality education. Education is the key to success in life,Read More…
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A Public All-Girl Middle School is Helping Girls Succeed Academically and Emotionally During a Global Pandemic
In the San Fernando Valley, an all girls public charter school, GALS LA (Girls Athletic Leadership School), is going aboveRead More…
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Connecting with Families During the Pandemic and Organizing For Change
I am a parent leader at my daughter’s school in Redwood City, California, and also work as a community canvasserRead More…
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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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A San Jose Role Model for Our Girls: From Being a Community Teacher to a Community Officer
Prior to becoming an officer, Denise Alvarez applied in 2013 to work at Rocketship Spark, a public charter school inRead More…
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