May 25
35 entries
Category: Education
The cell phone video of the Duncanville high school student speaking out about what's wrong with his teacher was a viral sensation -- garnering millions of hits and launching online debates around the status of public education. De-Bug High writers gave their thoughts on the video in the context of their own education experiences.
Hmong-American and Filipino students speak out about responsibilities and challenges of being often over-looked communities on college campuses.
Seventh grade student Semaj recently got transferred to a new school for the rest of the school year. He didn't expect that "school" would mean going just once a week, picking up a packet and returning the following week.
"Island time" is a concept in the islands that things get done whenever they get done, aka this posting about my second week in Auckland is getting posted late but all with the greatness of the Pasifika artists that have been inspiring me this last week.
Here are some tips that I have developed for myself as a way to save money. I hope they help some of you cabronas that are always broke like me. This year is all about having a savings account cause that is sexy.
Over 200 students from San Jose gathered to discuss the current conditions of public education, and to imagine the schools of the future that can inspire and prepare the next generation. The precedent setting event was supported by educators, policy-makers and community advocates who are supportive these pioneering youth. Writing by Daniel Zapien, video by Fernando Perez.
Organizer Cesar Juarez has been advocating for immigration reform for his community for years. Deferred Action was not what he fought for, but he puts the policy in the context of his own life, and the larger call for change.
Photoslide and report back of a groundbreaking event, chronicling over 200 San Jose high school students coming together for an evening to imagine new possibilities for education in Silicon Valley.
If you think working overtime, skipping your lunch hour and staying chained to your desk will make you more productive, you need to cut yourself some slack and take a break.
Nevin Sarina, a student attending De Anza Community College tells us why Proposition 30 on this year's ballot can either make or break education for the state of California.
