Mariachi program hits high note in San Diego schools, empowering Latino students through music

East LA charter school known for mariachi program will stay open

East Los Angeles charter school Kipp Sol Academy will stay open after a 4-3 vote by the Board of Education Tuesday evening. Hundreds of students, parents and staff made a Hail Mary pitch in Downey Tuesday evening to keep the school alive. The school provided buses to take families to the vote. Help us save KIPP Sol 📣 Next Tuesday,...

Mariachi program hits high note in San Diego schools, empowering Latino students through music

Bob Griego advocated for the inclusion of a mariachi program in the curriculum at the Sweetwater Union High School District.

The East Los Angeles charter school, the Kipp Sol Academy, will remain open after a 4 to 3 vote by the Board of Education on Tuesday night. Hundreds of students, parents and staff campaigned desperately in Downey on Tuesday night to keep the school afloat. The school provided buses to take families to the vote. “By trying to close the school, they are trying to close my house,” said Monique Velasquez, a fifth grader. She is known for her unique …

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