After Working 5 Jobs to Pay for College, this First-Gen Student Would do it Again
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I Graduated College and Now I’m Finding Happiness Through my Career
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My Rocketship Education Planted Seeds for my Future
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How New Academy Canoga Park Taught me How to Advocate for Charter Schools
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How the San Jose Public Library Saw an Opportunity for Growth During the Pandemic
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How Latina Moms are Taking Over One Business at a Time
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Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
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Meet Veronica Guzman: Comadre Inspiradora for Autism Awareness Month
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La Comadre Urges Reappointment of Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon to State Board of Education
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Luchadora Profile: Lorena Chavez, Candidate for East Side Union High School District in San Jose
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