From FAMILIES IN ACTION FOR QUALITY EDUCATION 510-332-4683; [email protected] WHO: Dozens of African American and Latino Oakland charter public school parents, students and educators WHAT: Celebratory, fun event that will inspire families who do not traditionally vote to get registered and get engaged in the November elections. Families in Action for Quality Education is collaborating…
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Keep the Promise to Hear and Value Youth Voice, Vote Yes on Measure QQ and Give Them the Vote
A guest post from Barrett Valentine, a 17 year old senior in high school. She has lived in Oakland her entire life, and represents District 5 on the Oakland Youth Advisory Commission, where she serves as co-chair. Measure QQ is a reflection of a growing national movement to allow 16 and 17 year olds to…
The Federal Government Promised Native American Students Computers and Internet. Many Are Still Waiting.
by Alden Woods, Arizona Republic. This story was originally published by ProPublica Native American students in BIE operated schools were forced to start the school year without adequate technology, sometimes sharing a single computer among siblings, because the agency disbursed funding late and failed to purchase equipment in time. SERIES:LESSONS LOST How Federal Schools Are Failing…
Resources for Moms and Dads Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
A guest post from Jenna Sherman founder of Parent-Leaders Chances are you want your child to become the type of person others look to for how to act. While you might think of that as a future goal, just like so many journeys in life, what you do now will affect later outcomes. To that end,…