Love at First Chant

Maria Estrada remembers having to argue with her two daughters when it came to reading. They would complain and get attitudes when she or their father would try to get…

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Paying it Forward

  Many parents and students look up to Juan Carlos Lugo – well, actually, few people don’t. At 6’10, Lugo towers over most crowds. But it is not his height…

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CDF Freedom Schools: A Paradigm Shift

In a classroom adorned in bright colors, ten young scholars sit in a circle. One by one, they take turns reading aloud. At various points, the facilitator asks for examples…

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Summer’s End Celebration

  Eight-year-old, Laci Martin of Compton enjoyed attending her summer literacy enrichment program, so much last year she couldn’t wait to return to Read Lead’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School…

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Parent Engagement Institute: The Launch

Engaged Parents. Stronger Students. Our newest program, the Parent Engagement Institute. In partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund of California, the program provides parents with the skills and knowledge to…

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