Please take just a few minutes to submit written testimony for this important bill. Also, consider giving in-person testimony on Wednesday, March 6 from 1-7pm. See links in replies for more info.
Tomorrow marks seven years since Trayvon Martin was killed at 17 years old. His death sparked the #BlackLivesMatter movement, whose mission remains relevant and necessary. Here’s why teaching about this movement matters. https://t.co/Qk6HKU3nMC
TODAY: We remember Trayvon Martin who would have been 24 years old. Just know that you are forever in our hearts. And we will keep fighting for justice. #TrayvonMartin 🖤
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight and joined us in our conversation for #BlackLivesMatteratSchool We are moved to continue this conversation and take action steps toward changing the system.
“It is easy to advocate for something without acknowledging that you are part of what caused it... for the governor to denounce the hatred in Charlottesville without acknowledging that he is a branch of the tree that the hate there grew from” @chrisemdin https://t.co/jep441h1BH
LA students deserve:
• Community schools NOT portfolio managers
• Class sizes small enough for one-on-one attention
• Access to a fully stocked library with a full-time librarian
• A school nurse every day, in every school
• Art and music classes
#WeareLA