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When students have input the top down structure of schools is disrupted in a way that can be empowering for students and provide both academic and social skills.
Students ask questions and explore ideas that are meaningful to them and their experiences. This facilitates deeper and richer conversations about important issues in their community.
That first year in high school can be a difficult experience for many students.One group of Juniors decided they wanted to help make it easier and more fun.
Can you imagine an ideal space along the L.A. River that's inspiring and inclusive for humans, native plants and animals? A class of third grade students were given that challenge and recently presented their preliminary ideas.
For most students spring break marks a time of relaxation, but for a group of students at Arroyo High School in El Monte it's an opportunity to get their hands dirty in their school's new garden.
"It's about saving one or two dollars here and there, but most importantly, about sharing the message and creating dialogue within families about going to college,"
An arts organization offers students a chance to take a deep look at the people and stories that make up their community.
The trip was an opportunity to see the great work being done and identify what is still needed in the community.
The event gives everyone an opportunity to explore the tools and learn the language of the 21st century.
The event highlighted the girls growing knowledge and confidence. The goal of DIY Girls is to foster a new crop of young women eager to study and go into the fields of science, engineering and technology.
This photo project tells the untold stories of the farmworkers and community health issues of the Eastern Coachella Valley.