Monthly Archives: June 2013

School Hopes Talking It Out Keeps Kids From Dropping Out

Jun. 24, 2013 / By
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LISTEN:  School Hopes Talking It Out Keeps Kids From Dropping Out

Out-of-school suspensions are on the rise across the country, a troubling statistic when you consider being suspended just once ups a student’s chances of dropping out entirely.

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Ending the Stigma against Mental Health

Jun. 21, 2013 / By
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Mental illness is something that is affecting more Americans than most people would think...

Turning ‘Baby Daddies’ Into Fathers

Jun. 21, 2013 / By
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News Feature • Donny Lumpkins

This week, grateful sons and daughters will be hitting retailers around the country in search of that perfect gift for dad – a tie, some socks, a Hallmark card, or maybe just a hug...

For Teens, Is Any Job A Good Job?

Jun. 21, 2013 / By
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Eight bucks an hour plus tips. Drake Elliot says it’s not so bad to be a pizza delivery driver...

Sealing Youth Offender Records Brings ‘Chance at a New Life’

Jun. 21, 2013 / By
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New America Media, Commentary, David Cunningham

Ed. Note: In June, youth advocates testified before a hearing of the Senate Public Safety Committee in Sacramento in support of AB 1006, which would require court and probation officers to inform youth offenders of how to seal their records upun turning 18...

Boys and Men of Color Summer Camp

Jun. 21, 2013 / By
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Are you 15 – 19 years of age and want to go to a week long summer camp for FREE?..

LBUSD to Get More Dollars for Needier Students

Jun. 19, 2013 / By
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Today marks a landmark.

Almost a month after more than 300 students and peacemakers from Long Beach traveled to Capitol hall in Sacramento to push legislators to pass policies that ban harsh school discipline and Governor Jerry Brown’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), the proposal was adopted into the budget on June 17...

For Latinas, a Guide to Success at Work

Jun. 19, 2013 / By
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New America Media, Question & Answer, Valeria Fernández

Editor’s Note: Rose Castillo Guilbault, celebrated author of the memoir, “Farmworker’s Daughter: Growing Up Mexican in America,” has just released a new work with co-author Louis E.V...

Cortos Y Fuertes/Short and Strong

Jun. 19, 2013 / By
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Submissions are due by September 20th.

Read more about this all important contest at www.shortandstrong.com..

Nurses Explain the Healthcare Law in 90 Seconds

Jun. 19, 2013 / By
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Wondering what the Affordable Care Act can do for you and your family? Check out what nurses have to say about the benefits of the healthcare law and then share this video with friends, family and co-workers!..

Art as Magic: Adrian Avila Leads “We Grow” Mural at San Jose Elementary School

Jun. 19, 2013 / By
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De-Bug artist and designer Adrian Avila completes mural at San Jose elementary school with 5th grade classes...