Restorative Justice
Youth Empowerment’s school program has helped reduce gang-related violence at Hoover High School since launching three years ago. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp In the last three months of 2025, Hoover High School saw no gang-related fights among students. That may be the norm at
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Children change fate in “Safa’s Story” showcasing their empathy, confidence and friendship through roleplay. Before we dive into this week’s newsletter, we’d love your support! Whether you have $5 or $500, a tax-deductible donation today moves us closer to our goal of raising $20k by 2026 to
Immigration
The group is hosting a training on Oct. 11 for cyclists who want to get involved. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Before 6:30 a.m. on most weekdays, Jeane Wong pedals her e-bike to Logan Heights or City Heights, where she circles streets around several schools.
Capital & Main
The Golden State has surged past the South and other regions in reversing racial and ethnic integration among children. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. For a state long considered a progressive political force, California’s record on
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Cuts to SNAP and farm-to-school programs under the Trump administration risk worsening childhood disease, nutrition experts warn. Written by Stacie Stukin This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The rise of Make America Healthy Again arrived with big promises for kids: an end
Education
At High Tech High, students learned how to set casts, stitch sutures and investigate bones as part of an effort to increase diversity in veterinary medicine. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan A packed room at High Tech High in Chula Vista buzzed with excited voices last
Youth
The 17 organizations will use the funding to support internships, apprenticeships and job training for people ages 18 to 26. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan A group of 17 nonprofits in San Diego will receive $6 million to support efforts to improve employment opportunities for youth,
Capital & Main
How the administration seeks to use the venerable children’s care program as an anti-immigrant weapon. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Candice Williams never had to be convinced of the value of a program like Head Start.
Indigenous
Leaders of the new space hope to deepen culturally grounded support for Indigenous students while expanding connections across campus. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Wearing beaded mortarboards and moccasins, 11 students celebrated the culmination of their educational journeys at the Indigenous and American Indian Studies graduation
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Plus, a dragon boat race festival and a school nurse making a difference with periods Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, When I was a young reporter, covering the immigration beat during the first Trump administration, I attended an Immortal Technique concert. I still remember the moment when he began
Education
Margaret McLean keeps new underwear and leggings of different sizes available in her clinic to help students who need to change clothes in the middle of the school day. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A National City school nurse began stocking her clinic with fresh underwear