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Preparing #firstgen students for college success. We #StandWithDreamers.

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Highlighted projects include Mary-Kate O’Connor’s Jellyfish Lamp, and Cuitlahuac Ramirez Borrego’s Chess Set. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that our staff and students displayed during this course. Check out the blog post here: https://t.co/jLYLTYmVva

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John Benoit and his Design and Making Class were highlighted for their artistic and technical use of laser cutters. The class was part of a Career Technical Education (CTE) program which was designed to develop students’ hands-on ability with engineering and product design.

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Find the press release here: https://t.co/eJeJs880Wb
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DCP Alum Rock High School is proud to accept @CollegeBoard's Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science Principles. Giving female students access to computer science courses is necessary to ensure gender parity in the industry’s high-paying jobs.

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DCP's Virtual Job Fair is coming up this week on 5/13 and 5/14. Join an amazing team of teachers! Sign up for a slot today to meet with school representatives. https://t.co/HLsCrHRc4Y

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Ready for your next career move? Join the amazing DCP teaching team! We're hosting a virtual job fair on May 13th and 14th. Sign up for a slot today! https://t.co/GFdsIPjumV

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Wishing a big congratulations to DCP El Primero High School's Speech & Debate Team for their performance at the SVUDL: Dolores Huerta Invitational! Students earned several accolades. Read our blog for all the details! #lobopride #speechanddebate https://t.co/3yqvXCjL0v

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@DCP_IAmTheFirst Thank you to our authorizing partners @SanJoseUnified and @SCCOE for ensuring the safety of our students by supplying us with @iHealthLabsUS Antigen Rapid Tests. #StrongerTogether #LoboPride #firstgen

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DCP Alumni in the news: Paulo Orozco DCP C/o 2020 was recently featured in KPIX5 CBS SF Bay Area for his photography work: "SRA Scholar Uses Camera to Help Photo Subjects Heal from Trauma". https://t.co/92oJqnp87w #LoboPride

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Nelson G. Navarrete DCP Class of '05 directs @alacallefilm now streaming on HBO Max! A firsthand account of the extraordinary efforts of everyday Venezuelans as they struggle to reclaim their democracy from a corrupt dictatorship. #ALaCalle #LoboPride https://t.co/ff7yQJsjvb

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DCP joins @SJCityCollege in celebrating 100 years of opening doors, changing futures and supporting students to achieve their college dreams. Happy birthday @SJCityCollege

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Welcome back to school DCP families and community! Read a message from our CEO.

https://t.co/GJgC8twnjj

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"While my undergraduate career is complete and I have accomplished a lot, my journey is not over". Read First-Gen Reflections from Karinna. A recent grad of @AmericanU
https://t.co/kGGtv9VyB8

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After a four-month national search, DCP is pleased to announce its new CEO. Read more: https://t.co/NQv5VhKk7I

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Happy #Pride Month!

From Stonewall to the streets to the ballot box, the LGBTQ+ community has turned protest into power to build a more inclusive society. The fight continues — particularly in stopping hate crimes against trans women of color — but history is on our side. 1/

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Welcome back DCP students & staff. We missed you. We are looking forward to all of us connecting in person, soon.
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It's been exciting sharing our future Cal Bears this week. Today we introduce you to Emmanuel from DCP El Primero High School. He shares about the silver lining of an unconventional senior year as he heads to @UCBerkeley in the fall!

https://t.co/36nd5oWo5a

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Meet Aaron Veasna Mackenzie from DCP El Primero High School. He shares profound reflections about growing into a college identity and reaching the end of high school in the era of COVID. Celebrate with us that the Class of 2021 is going to college!
https://t.co/wzEqylF67m

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As we approach May 1 college decision day, our college team is busy with 1:1 family meetings to identify the best college fit for each senior. Check out our Senior Features. Today we introduce Alexander from DCP Alum Rock HS headed to @UCBerkeley https://t.co/ouUXspgiun

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Proud to welcome one of our own parents onto the DCP Board of Directors. Grateful for parent leaders advocating for students on all levels.

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