Iconic Education Leader Dr. Tomas Rivera Leaves a Lasting Legacy in the Inland Empire
The Inland Empire recently suffered a huge community loss. Prominent and iconic Latino leader Dr. Tomas Rivera, 82, passed awayRead More…
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Central Valley 4th Grader is Determined to Change his School’s Name
His name is Malachi Suarez… remember that name! Malachi is a fourth-grader at James K. Polk Elementary school in theRead More…
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Powerful Things Happen When Parents Organize
My job is pretty unconventional. I spend my days harnessing the power of parents to ensure they have a voiceRead More…
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First Ever Latino Chancellor in Cal State History Appointed for 2021
Last week I read an announcement about the new Latino Chancellor for Cal State Universities. I’m currently a student atRead More…
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Bobby Lee Verdugo, We will Always Honor You and Your Legacy
I have been a mess about my dear Bobby Lee Verdugo‘s death yesterday. For many reasons really. He has beenRead More…
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Latino Founders Are Important: Joel Portillo Starts New KIPP Bay Area High School
I am very excited to share with you that KIPP Bay Area Public Schools is opening a new high schoolRead More…
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Remembering Antonio Gonzalez: We Have Lost a Latino Giant
The Latino community has lost a giant. Antonio Gonzalez, President of Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) and theRead More…
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Meet Omar Medina, Candidate for Santa Rosa City School Board Trustee for Area 4
Third time’s the charm, at least that is the goal. Omar A. Medina is running for Santa Rosa City SchoolsRead More…
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Showing Up At Candidate Forums Matters: Why I Feel Antonio Villaraigosa is “The Education Candidate”
As we quickly approach the statewide primary election, the gubernatorial race is becoming more and more about public education. TheRead More…
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Meet Herman G. Hernandez, the Youngest and Only Latino Elected Official on the Sonoma County Board of Education
Herman G. Hernandez is the youngest and only Latino elected to the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) board ofRead More…
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