Why Large Events like the Super Bowl Puts LA’s Most Vulnerable Communities at Risk
Under the blistering Inglewood sun, dozens of street vendors made their way to SoFi Stadium on February 13th with hopesRead More…
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The Power of the People: Supporting Our Undocumented Communities
Rumors of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids have plagued our social media accounts for the last couple of weeks.Read More…
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Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Joins With LAUSD Leaders and Housing Authority To #KeepFamiliesTogether
Students need stability in order to thrive. Unfortunately, young scholars in the highest-need communities often face some of the greatestRead More…
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3 Judge Panel Rules Against Trump’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions” Executive Order of January 25 2017, A Win For Our Communities
Last week, a three-judge panel of the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 against President Trump’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions”Read More…
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Teacher Training Doesn’t Prepare Us For Immigration Related Issues, But We Must Help Students and Families Know Their Rights
The year was 2009 and that morning I worked in my classroom as I did every morning, prepping for theRead More…
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Richmond Teen, Alexa Lopez, Turns Quiceañera Into Protest At Detention Facility
As a young girl, I dreamed of the day of my quinceañera. I wondered what my princess dress would lookRead More…
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Claiming Our Schools and Districts to be “Sanctuary” Is Not Enough!
The US has over 11 million undocumented people living across the States. Some major cities such as New York, LosRead More…
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#DefendDACA but Demand More: Our Communities Are Counting on Us!
Over the weekend, I read dozens of pleas to President Trump and the powers that be across the country toRead More…
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Beyond Sanctuary Schools
As originally posted in GREAT SCHOOL VOICES I’ve worked in Oakland schools for 19 years as an educator, administrator, andRead More…
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A New Resource For Districts: Protecting Undocumented and Vulnerable Students
School Board Members and administrators across California should take the time to review the recently produced/published guide by the StanfordRead More…
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