Posts Tagged as "Education"

OPINION | An American Spectre: How Education Was Infiltrated By Capital & Greed

Oct. 30, 2021 / By
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In this piece from the latest issue of Calafia, VoiceWaves reporter Ceferino Martirez writes about how the American education system has been influenced by capitalism.
A graphic shows a student seated at a desk, with their hands on their head, as if struggling to concentrate. Around them are numerous children and adults, implying the student is in a crowded room.

Children’s education in Long Beach, nationwide may suffer in crowded living

Sep. 23, 2020 / By
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Cramped homes often disrupt learning and can lead to lower graduation rates, studies show.

Long Beach Youth Shares Her Isolation Diary, “My Descent Into Sadness.”

May. 12, 2020 / By
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This is what it’s like being a young college student in Long Beach right now.
Youth Reporter and poet Snigdha Barua shows how one can learn to speak “Benglish” and be both Bengali and American at LBUSD schools.

How I Overcame Language Barriers in Long Beach Unified – Student Narrative

Apr. 1, 2020 / By
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Youth Reporter and poet Snigdha Barua shows how one can learn to speak “Benglish” and be both Bengali and American.

Can We Rid the Shame of Community College Already? – VoiceWaves, Long Beach

May. 8, 2019 / By
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Choosing Long Beach City College over a university doesn’t make you not ‘smart.’

#ICYMI: Mujer Latina Conference Gave Inspiration

Dec. 20, 2018 / By
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As we celebrate the new year, we look back at some highlights from 2018. In March, the community leaders at Latinos In Action put together this inspiring event.

PODCAST: Wavegang Talks Junior College Transfers with A Counselor

Sep. 15, 2018 / By , , and
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Community college makes things happen. Let's debunk myths about the transfer process with an LBCC counselor.

Long Beach Charity Organizers Hand Out 500 Backpacks To Kids in Need

Aug. 8, 2018 / By
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Tito Rodriguez, also known as the “Hood Santa,” and Jose “Dire” Mercado, owner of 1897LB, came together once again for their third annual backpack giveaway.
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3 Ways this Program is Saving Queer Teens’ Lives in Long Beach

May. 18, 2018 / By
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Some after-school programs go beyond just helping with homework.

Voices of Long Beach

Mar. 7, 2018 / By
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A short community series highlighting homelessness, education, and youth leadership in the city of Long Beach.

UC’s Fall Class is Most Diverse in Its History — How Did They Do it?

Oct. 7, 2016 / By
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A calculated mix of outreach, tuition relief, and easing of financial aid applications have all contributed to various record-breaking outcomes.

LB Program Helps Dreamers Study Abroad, Reunite Family

Jul. 19, 2016 / By
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Cal State Long Beach professor Armando Vazquez-Ramos decided to take a couple of his undocumented students with DACA status to Mexico to reconnect with their roots and place of origin.