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Social Justice Vs. Multi-Culturalism: Teaching Self-Esteem and Cultural Pride to Latino Los Angeles
Emily Henry | 06/15/09 | Comments (1) |  Bookmark and Share

The only way to unravel the dissolution of second generation Latino immigrants in Los Angeles, says Santee teacher Jose Lara, is to promote social justice education. “Multi-culturalism tends to be when we all just except each other and tolerate each other,” said Lara. “But we need more than that. We need justice.”

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Mr. Lara speaks the truth. Thank you for posting this interview. I am glad he is a leader with courage talking about these things. I'd like to hear some people in Sacramento speaking up for public education.

By mrgertner on 06/15/09


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