Education

  • Community advocates for change regarding sexual violence policy at MUHSD schools

    June 11, 2018 /

    MUHSD staff, teachers, and students concerned with lack of action regarding sexual violence on school campuses advocate for change from the MUHSD board.

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  • We ‘Ced Weigh In: Encourage a Young Writer Day

    April 11, 2018 /

      In honor of National Library Week We‘Ced took a moment to contribute to #EncourageAYoungWriterDay. Our own young writers were asked where they practice their writing and what impact We’Ced has had on their writing. Read the responses below.   Jeremiah Castillo, 15 We’Ced is the place that encourages me to write and be open to sharing my stories. Read More

  • Depression and Anxiety, High Schoolers Share Woes on Accessing Mental Health Care

    February 16, 2018 /

    Originally produced by YouthWire  Story by Victor Seguin When we think of schools we think of our education and the learning skills of our next generation; however we don’t always think about the mental wellbeing of those in our schools. We know education is important, but the students in these schools won’t be able to focus on their education if they’re not in the right mindset. Read More

  • What does it mean to be a mentor? Part II

    January 22, 2018 /

    Above: Cassandra Avitia (right) having fun with a youth member during Pride in the Park 2017.  In honor of National Mentoring Month, We’Ced sat down with former youth reporter and current mentor Cassandra Avitia to get her take on what it means to help guide and support young people. Read More

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  • What does it mean to be a mentor?

    January 19, 2018 /

      In honor of National Mentoring Month, We’Ced sat down with former youth reporter and current mentor Victor Seguin to get his take on what it means to help guide and support young people. From reminders to lend a compassionate ear to the importance of leading by example, Victor’s words of wisdom are a great lesson for both adult allies and youth alike. Read More

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  • For Merced Union, school discipline is an evolving artform

    October 27, 2017 /

    Over the last decade, school districts throughout the state have begun to reevaluate “black-and-white policies that would discipline students automatically regardless of individual circumstances,” she said. Much of this coincided with the passing of Assembly Bill 1729, which allowed superintendents and principals more discretion to provide alternatives to suspension and expulsion for students, said Mike Richter, associate principal at Golden Valley High School (GVHS) in Merced. Teachers and staff are now encouraged to look at a student’s complete behavioral pattern before determining an appropriate course of action.

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