As we begin the next academic year, he encourages us all to stay informed, ask hard questions and continue fighting for a future where education is a right, not a privilege.

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! UCLA Ed&IS is proud to train and support the next generation of educators who inspire, uplift, and transform lives every day.

Today, we celebrate all the teachers making a difference.

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Karen Hunter Quartz talks about the importance of democratic spaces in our public schools. She highlights the sense of agency students learn in schools, which empowers them to think about the world in critical ways that will help us.

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First-gen grad Jonathan Oyaga shares how public education opened doors for him. Learn more and take action: bit.ly/nea-myschool

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Dr. Tonikiaa Orange reflects on why public education matters—it’s a space to dream, grow, and empower students to shape a better future. #UCLAEdIS #TheImportanceofPublicEducation