Feb 22
16 entries
Category: Education
An academic counselor reveals a statewide policy which may eliminate educational opportunities for Californians.
Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with David Lovato and Juan Avila from the City of San Jose’s Green Cadre Progam. A unique program that provides free job training and assistance for low income, young adults. (18-21 years)
Local author Ido Uto-Uko wrote BOX MAN, a book about helping people find their true identities and overcome obstacles.
The yearning for upward mobility is drawing more and more young Latinos to U.S. colleges.
Internationally acclaimed Mexican author Elena Poniatowska spoke at the National Hispanic University, and received an honorary doctoral degree. An ongoing scholarship was announced in her name.
Bay Area Poet/Activist Yosimar Reyes shares a poem titled Dicen De Mí on Columbus Day.
Ever since youth counselor David Madrid lost his job as the City of San Jose slashed youth programs, he has worried most of all of the young people he knew who no longer have support systems, and the future they face without them.
I’ve always been an A student. I liked doing my work and asking
questions whenever I was having doubts about something. My teachers
always gave me the attention I needed and answered all my questions.
All that changed for me when I started high school.
While painting a mural he calls "Go Smart", Ulises Rodriguez, a San Jose high school student, shares his thoughts on teachers, charter schools, and where he wants his talents to take him. Other students who see his work interpret the title, and say what it means to them to "go smart."
Is your school making the grade? The following video shows what mascots would look like if they were linked to their school's academic performance.
