High expectations for new Esteban Torres High School pilots

02-26-2010

Eastern Group Publications

After two-years of grassroots organizing to create awareness and gather support for the Pilot School model, InnerCity Struggle and the East Los Angeles Education Collaborative—comprised of community-based organizations, civic leaders, parents and students—are likely still celebrating their victory Tuesday when the LAUSD School Board voted to approve all five pilots school applications for the new Esteban Torres High School, rather then just the three and two charter schools recommended by the district’s superintendent. Former U.S. Rep. Esteban E. Torres, whose is the namesake of the high school, told EGP on Wednesday he was very encouraged by the outcome of the school board’s vote and believed it was due to community action. (more...)

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