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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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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It Takes a Village: Grateful for Mine at Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
For the past six years, Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep has been our second home. We’ve built many relationships that haveRead More…
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Valedictorian Used Her Privilege and Her Platform to Call Out Her Failing High School
Nataly Buhr is the valedictorian of San Ysidro High School in San Diego, California. On June 6th, Nataly’s speech duringRead More…
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New Leaders Council Los Angeles Needs Your Help
My name is Miguel Angel Segura, born and raised in Westlake/Echo Park area of Los Angeles. I attended all LAUSDRead More…
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High School Graduation Rates on the Rise in San Bernardino County
As much as I hate to admit it, I will confess that I graduated high school in 2007. In 2007,Read More…
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When Continuation School Teachers Care, Students End Up in a Good Place after Graduation
I remember the first time I saw her…walking down the school corridor like she owned the place. She did. SheRead More…
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From Prison to Graduation: I Earned it, But Could I Own it?
Sometimes it is hard to celebrate yourself. Maybe you feel like an imposter. A fake. Like you don’t deserve it.Read More…
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The Uncounted
Recently, I read an editorial in the LA Times that I want to share with readers. It was a 2-partRead More…
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