Second Chance program extends college education to inmates
The Department of Education will now offer college-in-prison for prisoners at select federal and state prisons.
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Program for those who have been convicted
With funding set for the next three years for the Rising Scholars Center at East Los Angeles College, formerly-incarcerated students have a better chance of obtaining an education.
Life changing opportunities for students at ELAC
Formerly incarcerated students are a part of many of California’s colleges and at East Los Angeles College they have a support system in the Education Justice Rising Scholars Center and program.
Candle-lit vigil returns after two-year absence
As a conclusion to Domestic Violence awareness month, East Los Angeles Women’s Center held its 25th annual Domestic Violence candlelight vigil.
Yes on Measure LA: funds LACCD campuses’ betterment
In the California election Nov. 8, voters should pass Measure LA as it will help the Los Angeles Community College District by providing critical funding for its campuses’ infrastructure, technology and other desperately needed upgrades.
Waterpolo team ends their season winless
Of all the teams at East Los Angeles College, no team may have had to jump through as many hurdles as Women’s Water Polo.
‘Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2’ a mixed feeling for players with great campaign but old weapon system
”Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2” is a direct sequel to “Call of Duty Modern Warfare,” and the similarities are glaring.
Town hall covers Rising Scholars program success
Equitably dealing with formerly incarcerated students gives them the chance to not just continue with their lives but to thrive in education and beyond.
Prop 1 bolsters abortion in California post Supreme Court Roe V Wade overturn
While Proposition 1 is a common sense ballot measure that would codify the right to abortion in the California state constitution, it doesn’t go far enough in protecting abortion rights.
Rising Scholars program opens new center
The opening of the Education Justice Rising Scholars program’s new center on Wednesday is the culmination of the hard work done by the program staff and formerly-incarcerated students.