Latino education group convenes in Valley
BRAWLEY — More than 50 school administrators, elected trustees, and teachers from both the Imperial and Coachella valleys gathered at Barbara Worth Junior High School Saturday for a one-day summit.
The California Latino School Boards Association’s Policy Summit provided the opportunity for educators to network and learn more about issues such as the 2020 Census, equity in education, the English Learner Roadmap, Dual Immersion in California, and current legislation.
This was the first time a CLSBA event has been held in the Imperial Valley.
Brawley Elementary School Board Trustee Cesar Guzman was recognized at the summit for his 25 years of service on the BESD Board of Trustees and for being a founding member of the CLSBA.
President- Elect of the California School Boards Association Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez presented the recognition to Guzman alongside Mary Helen Ybarra, trustee from Corona-Norco Unified School District, and Dr. Barbara Flores, past president of CLSBA.
Also in attendance was current CLSBA President and Trustee for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education, Oscar de la Torre.
“This summit brought together so many lifelong advocates of public education, helping everyone in attendance to expand our networks, and to also learn about subjects that we know can benefit our students and schools,” BESD Trustee and California School Boards Association Delegate Gil Rebollar said. “It is also great to have prominent figures in education from throughout our state be able to visit our Valley and see our region’s potential.”
CLSBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring Latino students have the best educational opportunities and resources available to succeed. For more information, visit www. clsba. org.