C. Pineda

Educator/Advocate for post-secondary success. Views here = my own. Inside all of us, we should have a little bit of Professor X, and a little bit of Malcolm X.

[The Associated Press @AP]

President Joe Biden announces $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for recipients of Pell Grants.

Federal student loan payments will remain paused through the end of 2022. https://t.co/aA8AitRzXa

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

What a better than before holiday season to apply to ACES! 😄 If you’re in 10th grade & at @Springbrook_HS, submit an application today!

https://t.co/ukBbSkMA1C

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Woooooo it’s the start of a new school year! Let’s make this year a MEMORABLE one fam! ✊🏽

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

That’s me! The therapy dogs legit made my day 🥰

[QuatarXena @Springbrook_HS]

Special thank you to Fidos for Freedom for bringing their good boys and good girls therapy dogs for Day 1 of the teacher 2021 - 2022 School Year at Springbrook!

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

GMU Freshman app extended to February 1! Hope we got some ACES and/or @Springbrook_HS students considering Mason! Not that I’m biased or anything... 😅

[Mason Admissions @MasonAdmissions]

‼️ Announcement ‼️ The @GeorgeMasonU Freshman Application Deadline for Regular Decision has been EXTENDED to February 1! Mark your 📅 and be sure to submit your app before the deadline. https://t.co/mIkdTwkje6 💚💛 #MasonNation

[MCPS @MCPS]

.@mocoboe voted to delay the return of students for in-person instruction from Feb. 1 to March 15. Learn more about this decision here: https://t.co/sDD3xuPxIq

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

ACES at Springbrook now has an Instagram page! We’re hip 🤓

Spread the word and follow us! It’s still slowly growing 😅. IG handle is @acesatspringbrook

[MontgomeryMDVotes @777Vote]

ATTENTION SPRINGBROOK FAMILIES! Ballot drop box available at school!
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¡ATENCIÓN FAMILIAS DE SPRINGBROOK! ¡Buzón de entrega de papeletas disponible en la escuela!

For more information/Para más información:
https://t.co/KtuMKVMIpH

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Your local library has tonsssss of great resources for students. I’m eager to see what audiobooks they have! 📚👀

[Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) @MCPL_Libraries]

September is #LibraryCardSignupMonth. Tell us why your library card has been important to you, then get everyone you know who needs a library card to sign up online for our digital library card today. https://t.co/GvUD5NOEa4

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

ACES workshops & other programming at @Springbrook_HS will be virtual/online for the fall semester. Can’t wait to share all the fun updates for our ACES Scholars soon! 😄

[MCPS @MCPS]

We have an important update for our community. MCPS will provide virtual-only learning for the first semester. Please read this update for more information: https://t.co/YIcyyS2x5E

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Don’t be afraid to say “racism”. I know many working in schools have to be careful with what is publicly shared, but if you are proud of your “diverse” school populations, you also have an obligation to create a safe (and brave) space for your students + staff.

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Educators: please talk to your students. At the bare minumum, address what us going in right now with current events. Don’t be afraid to address the reasons behind the protests. Because many youth are experiencing first-hand or second-hand trauma.

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

https://t.co/fu8Rv0ND96

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

The news has been much harder to watch lately (than it’s usual roller coaster). Please - remember to talk about these current events with our youth. They are experiencing this AT THE SAME TIME we are. Let them speak up, share their emotions, and *listen*.

[Principal Williams @SPRINGBROOKBLUE]

Mr. Pineda, Springbook ACES Coach shares valuable information at the Class of 2021 Parent and Student Information forum!

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Congratulations to the @Springbrook_HS Class of 2020! No matter the path you take after high school, do it WELL and make it COUNT! 👏🏽🎓🙌🏽

[QuatarXena @Springbrook_HS]

Make sure to check out the amazing sports awards video!! Blue Devils Rule!! https://t.co/cXDJHGVp9q

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

@MasonAthleticCR Completely agree, this is something that can’t be “solved.” It’s an ongoing discussion on the individual level, as well as small groups, locally, state-wide, and federal level. But it all starts with engaging in conversations of race & privilege

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

What can/should we as the Latinx community do to build solidarity with the black community in order to prevent more black & brown deaths? How can we invite non-black folks to this discussion, & what obligations do we have separately or together?

https://t.co/L7bbfdqf9q

[C. Pineda @pinedasays]

Allyship means having to speak up about injustices that occur to communities I’m not a part of.

But it ALSO means hitting up the ones I *am* a part of and try to move the social justice needle in the right direction.