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California high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared?
“We have all these teachers who have great hearts, who are really social justice minded, who really want to do ethnic studies because they’re thinking about themselves as, ‘I’m a culturally responsive teacher,’” said Theresa Montaño, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge. “But that isn’t enough to give you the knowledge you need.” -- CALMatters
Visit the AV Disability Resource Fair
The Family Focus Resource Center at California State University, Northridge serves families raising children with special needs through education, advocacy and family support services. -- Antelope Valley Press
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, April 3-10
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu -- Los Angeles Daily News
A&R Worldwide Connects Music, Media Industry Professionals With A Successful MUSEXPO Conference At Castaway
California State University Northridge film student and musician Nick Huh left his spring break destination, Arizona, one day early to attend MUSEXPO. Huh detailed that he was eager to listen to insight from Sparks, a music producer, songwriter and DJ who has contributed to tracks by top artists like Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Beyoncé, and more. -- MyBurbank
PAMA and Shure Offer 3rd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
The recipients of the first scholarship were Dennis Freeman from Middle Tennessee State University and Emma Brooks from Berklee College of Music. The second scholarship went again to Freeman and Brooks, as well as Benjamin Nix-Bradley of CSU Northridge. -- Front of the House Magazine
California High Schools Are Adding Hundreds of Ethnic Studies Classes. Are Teachers Prepared?
“We have all these teachers who have great hearts, who are really social justice minded, who really want to do ethnic studies because they’re thinking about themselves as, ‘I’m a culturally responsive teacher,’” said Theresa Montaño, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge. “But that isn’t enough to give you the knowledge you need.” --Lost Coast Output
California high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared?
“We have all these teachers who have great hearts, who are really social justice minded, who really want to do ethnic studies because they’re thinking about themselves as, ‘I’m a culturally responsive teacher,’” said Theresa Montaño, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge. “But that isn’t enough to give you the knowledge you need.” --CalMatters
Original Street Band WAR to Rock Los Angeles with “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and More Hits.
In 2021, WAR celebrated its 50th anniversary and took pride in the fact that founder and lead vocalist Jordan remains in the group. With a legacy that is still developing across all age groups, WAR now tours more than 150 days each year, performing for audiences of all sizes—from major venues to intimate clubs and county fairs. On April 15, the band will perform at The Soraya, on the campus of CSU Northridge. --NoHo Arts District
Free April Events Hosted by Pasadena Senior Center
Senior Athlete Fitness Exam – Wednesday, Apr. 12, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Anyone 50 or older who actively engages in sports and other athletic activities is welcome to be assessed in the areas of cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility and balance. Assessments take only about 15 minutes to complete, and each participant will receive a report that identifies any risk factors and how to prevent potential future health issues. Presented by the Cal State Northridge Department of Physical Therapy. To make a required appointment, call 626-795-4331. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.net and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331. --Pasadena Journal
Mother Encounters Callous Public Agencies as She Battles for Her Homeless, Mentally Ill Son
Part of her self-care has been to pursue a college education. Through her troubles and tribulations and while working full time after raising three children, Pérez enrolled at California State University, Northridge and earned a bachelor’s degree in Chicana/o studies in 2018. Now she works as a scholarship coordinator for CSUN’s Financial Aid Department. She also decided to pursue a master’s degree at the Northridge campus and expects to graduate this summer. --The San Fernando Valley Sun