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SANTA ANA UNIFIED STUDENTS VOICE CHALLENGES, TRIUMPHS DURING #TRUTH2POWER EVENT AT SADDLEBACK HIGH SCHOOL
SAUSD students were able to have their voice heard March 24, 2017 to politicians, actors, business owners, and district personnel during the #truth2power event at Saddleback High School and via live stream at other SAUSD high school campuses. Topics of being an English Learner and bullying, immigration, and college and careers were addressed.
Former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa was among those who addressed SAUSD high school students during #truth2power student conversations. Villaraigosa shared his story of success from being raised in a poor environment and initially dropping out of high school to where he is today. He credits the strong support of his mother and teachers like the ones in SAUSD for his success.
“I had a great teacher who set high expectations...and a mom who emphasized education,” he told the students.
To watch a video of the event, click here.