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Power to Mi Gente

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By Ashley Salazar

Back in January my cousin asked for help on her high school project, and all I needed to...

Power to Mi Gente

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By Ashley Salazar

Back in January my cousin asked for help on her high school project, and all I needed to...

Buzzfeed: Minneapolis Public Schools Voted To End...

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By Our Turn

The board of Minneapolis Public Schools voted unanimously Tuesday to end the district’s $1.1 million contract with the Minneapolis Police...

Young People Left Out - Again

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By Hugo Ruiz

Alex*, is a full-time student attending a local college. Alex lives at home, pays for most...

Students Can’t Wait. We Deserve Better Now....

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We Urge the Board to Vote Yes on the Comprehensive District Design

Commentary from Minneapolis Public School students...

It’s our turn to unite, build and...

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By Alan Antonio

My name is Alan Antonio, currently I am a second year student at Santa Monica Community College and...

"You should have learned this in high...

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By Isabelle Melendez

My name is Isabelle Melendez, and I am currently a third year at the University of Denver, and a senior...

Our Voices Matter: Q&A with Our Turn...

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Jocelyne Asturias is a third-year college student at California State University, Long Beach. Her experiences growing up and...

Developing Young Leaders within the Educational Equity...

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Educational equity can’t wait. Students in under-resourced schools know this because they’re experiencing the effects of injustice on...