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Latin America Takes a Step Away from U.S. Policies and Towards Independent...
The Latin American Summit took place this weekend in Cartagena, Colombia where all Latin American countries including the U.S.A. and Canada met to discuss foreign policy. The outcome was a testimony of...
View ArticleA Pacific Islander's API Month In Photography
Yesterday one of my younger cousins who I consider like my baby sister told me while intoxicated leaving for a funeral, "Jean you have to put your necklace in my coffin when I die because it always...
View Article"Why am I Ignored?" From The Bad Guy Poet
I hate having to pay bills for P.O.'s that treat me like they are babysitting me..I'm tired of waking up tired with only a couple hours of sleep.. I hate having to go and pay for my school when i can't...
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Schoolin' The Schools Media Contest
Schoolin' the Schools Media ContestTurn in your video, song//spoken word, poster art on:Your Vision on How Silicon Valley Schools Could Better Serve, Prepare and Inspire StudentsLike Us On Facebook To...
View ArticleThe Future of Diversity at the UC's
This coming fall 41 more African American students are expected to attend the University of California Santa Cruz, according to admissions. This is a 26 percent increase from Fall 2011 new freshman...
View ArticleSophisticated Stencils
They learn how to prepare the surfaces, cut stencils, combine symbols, and conceptualize art pieces. This program is intended not only to teach at-risk youth how to create urban art, but also the...
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Got Milk? You Don't Need It. -Infographic
Given these two facts, the correlation between high milk consumption and high rates of Type 1 diabetes and heart disease makes sense. Even though one-third of Americans are lactose intolerant, the U.S....
View ArticleLocal Community College Hopes For Prop 30
De Anza College exists as one of the finest, most prestigious community colleges in the country. Our faculty, students and college strive to be the best in varied areas and in many capacities. All of...
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Take A Break- infographic
Working non-stop without taking a break can increase your chances of weight gain, heart disease and worse. Staring at a computer screen for more than 2 hours per day can cause Computer Vision Syndrome,...
View ArticleSan Jose Students Convene to Imagine, Discuss, and Design the 21st Century...
Music by Donae James Johnican, photos by Jean Melesaine and Charisse Domingo.San Jose, CA -- On November 15th at 2:30pm, De-Bug started making its way to the Schools of Arts and Culture at the Mexican...
View ArticleDeferred Action is a Sacrifice to Bear Witness to Real Change
The day laborer marching down Alum Rock towards San Jose City Hall yelled out to the multitude, “What do we want?” Screaming back with all their might, protestors answered, “Immigration reform!”A young...
View ArticleDesigning the 21st Century School
San Jose, CA -- On November 15th at 2:30pm, De-Bug started making its way to the Schools of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza for an event called "Designing the 21st Century School.” This...
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Yosimar's Jot@ Finances 101
1) No more Jordan’s. You can still look cute but have a spending limit on shoes. 2) when shopping at H&M stick to buying one item cause them cheap prices add up. 3) Always carry cash… cause just...
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Aotearoa Chronicles Week Two: Pasifika Artists You Should Know
In almost all the different high schools I attended in all the different districts, I was the only Samoan kid in the whole school. I've been to pretty much all(in very broad terms) majority schools,...
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Packet Schools – My One Hour a Week Classroom
(Design by Adrian Avila)I used to wake up for school at six in the morning and get back home at 3:20pm. Now, I wake up around nine, and go to school one hour a week. I'm in seventh grade but due to a...
View ArticleThe Other Asian -- Overlooked Asian Pacific Islander Students Speak Out
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View Article"Teach Them Intead of Handing Them a Packet, Yo" -- Silicon Valley Youth...
Earlier this month, Duncanville High School student Jeff Bliss became a youtube sensation as his rant against a common form of classroom education went viral. In the cell phone video, Bliss tells his...
View ArticleACJP Video Profile: Xavier’s Bright Future
This video profile was produced to show a fuller picture of Xavier’s life — the people, institutions, and opportunities that are invested in his success. The media was created so those deciding his...
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A Teacher's Confession: Why the Start of School is the Best and Worst Part of...
When you’re a student, summer is sweet. But when you’re a teacher, it’s sweeter --much much sweeter. Two months of nothing…and everything. Staying up late on a weekday just because you can and...
View ArticleIf Change is Gonna Come, Students' Rights Need To Be Honored
Last year, my freshman year, I really struggled. I was criticized, criminalized, and judged by teachers. I got kicked out of class for asking for a pencil. I had a teacher tell me that I was “stupid”...
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When Teachers Support Students Out Of Their Own Pockets
Charles Fowler's Class Resources GoFundMe FundraiserAs the summer begins, I have to reflect on the things my classroom lacks to support students most basic educational needs. Last year was an amazing...
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Leaving My Undocumented Life, Starting My College Life
Today I walked onto the San Jose State University campus, walking against the crowds of new students like myself, excited for our first day. Walking through thousands of students, anxious for their...
View ArticleDACA: Returning Home To Mexico After More Than 20 Years
Emotions ran high as my brother and mamá drove me to the San Francisco International airport in the late hours of September 28, 2014 to board a plane to Mexico City. As an undocumented person I had not...
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