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DOLORES HUERTA

¡SÍ SE PUEDE!

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DOLORES HUERTA

  • We study about Dolores Huerta’s life as a labor leader, environmentalist, feminist and activist for social justice.
  • We are inspired by her persistence and determination and ¡Sí Se Puede! spirit.
  • Portrait by 4th graders and Maestra Martha Ramirez Oropeza -- one of a portrait gallery of inspiring women displayed in our cafeteria

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HOW WE STUDY ABOUT DOLORES HUERTA

  • We read books and conduct research
  • We write biographies
  • We create art
  • We learn Corridos
  • We participate in service projects

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Portraits of Dolores Huerta

3rd Grade

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ART INSPIRED BY A DISCUSSION OF DOLORES, ACTIVISM AND ¡SÍ SE PUEDE! – EDISON 5TH GRADERS

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WE LEARN CORRIDOS

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  • Corridos are traditional Mexican ballads that narrate a historical event.
  • Alma Williams’ 3rd grade class studied the Corrido de Dolores Huerta that details the life and accomplishments of Dolores Huerta.
  • This is their first attempt at learning and singing the Corrido

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Viva Dolores Huerta,

Orgullo de nuestra gente,

Viva la mujer del campo

Que en la lucha está presente.

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WE ENGAGE IN SERVICE PROJECTS IN HONOR OF DOLORES AND CESAR

  • This year Edison supported a project organized by some of our graduates (now at Samohi) who created a club called Thrive Beyond Borders to support an orphanage for young girls in Guatemala.
  • Edison collected bags and bags of donations (clothing, books, supplies, toiletries) which were taken to Guatemala over Spring Break.
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  • Edison Families also contributed to a Go Fund Me Drive that exceeded its initial $2,000.00 goal and raised over $4,000.00 to support the girls at Hogar Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
  • A salute to the activism and Sí Se Puede spirit of the Edison Alums involved in the Thrive Beyond Borders work: Ana Luiza Milk, Matilde Martinez-Navarrete, Maya Williams, Bibiana Peterson, Michelle Sanchez, and Eleanor Smith.

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