Cellblock Scholars: The First College Behind Bars
Nearly one out of every hundred people in the United States is incarcerated, making it the country with the mostRead More…
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Equity is Justice!
“Equality is leaving the door open for anyone who has the means to approach it; equity is ensuring there isRead More…
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Creating a New World By Advocating for My Autistic Son
Autism came to my house the day my son Anthony was born. Early on I sensed something with him wasRead More…
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United, We can Change the World
I always had a sense of wanting to help others. I knew going into college that I wanted to helpRead More…
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La Comadre applauds Governor Newsom’s Proposed $15 Billion for Schools Plan. It’s About Damn Time!
Governor Newsom announced an incredible investment in public schools to help move public schools to be back to the topRead More…
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Open Letter to California State Legislators: Put a Moratorium on Failing Schools, Not High Quality Charter Schools
Dear Assembly members O’Donnell, Bonta, McCarty, Smith, Kalra, and Senators Skinner and Durazo, I don’t want to continue fighting anymore.Read More…
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While Policymakers Demand Accountability from Charter Schools, They Need to Demand the Same for Traditional Schools
Attention! Governor Newsom. When you say that publicly funded schools should be held accountable to the public, do you meanRead More…
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Quality Education and Healthcare for All Motivate Me To March
This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Women’s March 2018 in the cityRead More…
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Breaking Down Barriers when Engaging Parents for Quality Education
I grew up in East Los Angeles and the youngest of four children and was the first to graduate fromRead More…
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