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Written By: Emily Henry on May 21, 2009 6 Comments
Storm Brewing at Santee

Santee Students Discuss Their Next Move

According to reports earlier today from Jose Lara, a teacher at Santee Education Complex, students are prepping for a walkout in the coming days. Teachers are also preparing for a hunger strike. However, in the last few hours Lara reports that Santee High School is “on lockdown” and [...]

Written By: Emily Henry on May 11, 2009 One Comment
Education Crisis in Los Angeles Illuminates Racial and Economic Divide

OPINION: More than 80 percent of students in the LAUSD come from families who have an income below the federal poverty line. These students, who are arguably most in need of educational support, will find more reason to be despondent about their opportunities for success in the next few years. The education they receive already differs greatly from schools on the other side of the city, and with fewer teachers and resources come June 30th, that gap will only widen.

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