Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
Having been undocumented in the United States until I was 19 years old was one of my most mentally, emotionallyRead More…
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Yolie Flores Named National Campaign Director for Parent Nation
La Comadre wants to congratulate former LAUSD School Board Trustee, Yolie Flores, in her new role as National Campaign DirectorRead More…
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Meet Veronica Guzman: Comadre Inspiradora for Autism Awareness Month
For mental health and family engagement expert Veronica Guzman, creating systems of support for families dealing with autism and additionalRead More…
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Schools That Are Thriving Know How to Engage Parents
Time passes quickly. I remember taking my twins to preschool near my house for the first time, and in theRead More…
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La Comadre Urges Reappointment of Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon to State Board of Education
Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon has been a champion for students for 20 years. She started her career as an elementary schoolRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Meet Hilda Maldonado, the Highest Ranking Latina in LAUSD
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest school district in the United States. However, it serves theRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Lorena Chavez, Candidate for East Side Union High School District in San Jose
Lorena Chavez is a San Jose native. She is a proud graduate of Yerba Buena High School, a school inRead More…
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Meet Luz Rivas, STEM Education Advocate and Candidate for State Assembly District 39
For many, Luz is the light of the San Fernando Valley. Her story fully embodies those 19th century Horatio AlgerRead More…
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Oakland’s Gema Quetzal Cardenas Appointed to CA State Board of Education
Seeing young activists in the news is becoming a recurring phenomenon in the United States. Our young people are showingRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Meet Valerie Cuevas, the First Latina To Serve on the West Contra Costa School Board
Valerie Cuevas is the first person of Latino ancestry to unanimously be selected West Contra Costa School Board President. OriginallyRead More…
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