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Wong-Fillmore&Snow. (2018). 1. What Teachers Need to Know About Language. What Teachers Need to Know About Language, 8–26.

Paradis, Genesee, & Crago. (2011). Dual Language Development and Disorders: a handbook on bilingualism and second language learning . Language Impairment in Dual Language Childrne , Ch 9 .

YouTube. (2013). Padres & Jovenes Unidos: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline in Colorado. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU9iMQlan8A.

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Another quote Padres & Jovenes Unidos can relate to is

2)“Bilingualism is a choice for some families and a

necessity for others.” (Paradis, Genesee, & Crago, Ch. 9)

They understand that some children tdo not have a chice in what lagauges they learn and it is only fair to support their journey from an early age.

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As mentioned they believe everyone deserves a quality edcation.View education as a right an dnot a privelge.

Two quotes Padres & Jovenes Unidos can relate to are

1) "The messages that may be conveyed to them

and their parents are that the home language has no value or role in school if it is not English, and that parents who want to help their children learn English should switch to

English for communication at home, read books with them in English, and in general

prioritize the school language over them home language.” (Wong-Fillmore &

Snow,2008,p.26). Padres & Jovenes Unidos never wants children to neglect home langauge and belives it can be a tool t o help with Bilingualism.

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What made you decide to be a part of the P&JU community?

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What made you decide to be a part of the P&JU community?

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"I wanted to become a part of the PJU community because I knew that I would fit in with the staff. I wanted a place in which I knew I was going to be challenged, but also encouraged to grow and learn. I felt this "vibe" when I met with Isaias, our assistant director, who also oversees the interns. He told me "we don't really have a plan for you, but we hope we can develop something and you are able to fit in wherever" I felt so honored that he saw that potential in me, and that means everything to me, as it gave me confidence to see myself doing something I had never done, such as running a TikTok account, and setting up a Student Rights Hotline for DPS students. "

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What’s the best part about being the tik tok specialist and why are some of the difficulties?

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What’s the best part about being the tik tok specialist and why are some of the difficulties?

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"The best part about being a TikTok Specialist is that I have been able to grow out of my shell. I have gained so much confidence since I began my internship with PJU. I have also learned something every day since I began! Also something that I appreciate so much has been the community I found in PJU. They make me feel welcomed and I actually feel like I am listened to. Some difficulties include not understanding certain terms, or policies right away, but nothing reading can't fix! And also just timing, because I am a full time student, planning and scripting for the TikTok can take me a little while! "

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In your opinion why do you think some people choose to avoid politics and injustices on social media?

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In your opinion why do you think some people choose to avoid politics and injustices on social media?

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"I believe that some people *influencers, celebs* choose to avoid politics and injustices on social media because they don't to be "cancelled" or lose followers. Followers, likes and views = money. And that's what living in a capitalist society has led us to. "

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How do you think we should encourage others to use their social media platform to speak out against injustices?

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How do you think we should encourage others to use their social media platform to speak out against injustices?

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"I believe that we should encourage others to use their social media platform to speak out against injustices by first of all, helping people navigate them, but also explaining that social media is only one method of communication. Also social media can be used for more than one purpose, while yes social media activism is important, it's also a way to communicate with family and friends might be far! I think also a way we can encourage people to use social media to speak up against injustices is by creating live streams where people can hold conversations on the issues and topics they want to discuss. Especially during the pandemic! "

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There are two ways to get involved with them by volunteering they have a form you can fill out you can also have an internship there as well and right now they are looking for a COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL COORDINATOR

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

ORGANIZING DIRECT OR

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How important is the role that social media plays to bringing awareness and keeping people informed?

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How important is the role that social media plays to bringing awareness and keeping people informed?

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"Social media has become such a huge way to influence people and raise awareness about issues that are severely affecting our communities. With social media we have been able to reach out to people we didn't know we could. Our Instagram has become so important as we are able to write longer captions and fully deliver a message. Of course, we are limited to certain content because of regulations, however our activism goes beyond this. Our TikTok has also become really important, as we have learned how to use the platform a little better. Also by using social media, but specifically TikTok, we are able to reach a younger audience than compared to on Instagram. Social media as a whole provides us the opportunity to reach more people and we are able to communicate in English and Spanish, which is important to the community in which we do the most work, which is the DPS community. "

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FREEDOM TO LEARN

Padres & Jóvenes Unidos is a multi-issue organization led by people of color who work for educational equity, racial justice, immigrant rights and advocating for equal access to achieve a better quality of life. Our Freedom to Learn framework is based on the belief that education is a right, not a privilege. We believe that all students, regardless of race, income, or immigration status, deserve equal access to high-quality public schools that prepare them for college. Click to learn more about us.
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I joined Padres & Jóvenes Unidos because they empower me with the tools I need to be a leader in my community- to know and better understand my rights so that I can defend, support, and stand by my daughter.Me e unido a Padres & Jóvenes por que nos dan las herramientas necesarias para ser un lider en nuestra comunidad, saber, y entender mejor mis derechos, y asi poder defender y apoyar mejor a mi hija.[:]

Libertad para Aprender

Padres & Jóvenes Unidos es una organización multidisciplinaria dirigida por personas de color quienes trabajan por la equidad educativa, la justicia racial, los derechos de los migrantes y la calidad en la atención médica para todos. Nuestro lema de "Libertad para aprender" se basa en la creencia de que la educación es un derecho no un privilegio. Creemos que todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su raza, ingreso económico, estado migratorio, merecen el mismo acceso a escuelas públicas de alta calidad académica que los preparen para la Universidad. Haga click para obtener mayor información.
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Regístrate en nuestra lista de correo electrónico para más información sobre como puedes apoyar el movemiento. [:]

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Padres & Jóvenes Unidos - La Educación es Liberación // Education is Liberation

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Padres & Jóvenes Unidos is a multi-issue organization led by people of color who work for educational equity, racial justice, immigrant rights and advocating for equal access to achieve a better quality of life. Our Freedom to Learn framework is based on the belief that education is a right, not a privilege.

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This organization focuses on multiple issues such as racial justice, immigrants rights

This organization is led by only people of color

The following are just some aspects of their mission.

Believe everyone deserves a quality education

Are passionate about ending the school to prison pipeline

Believe in college prep for all

Fixing early childhood education for students of color

Keeping communities of color informed and safe

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Padres & Jovenes Unidos: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline in Colorado

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Facebook: pjunidos1
TIk Tok: pjunidos
Instagram: pjunidos

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I was fortunate enough to interview Adriana Iturbe the Tik Tok Specialist for Padres & Jovenes Unidos. I asked her the following questions.

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If you can describe P&JU in three words what would they be?

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If you can describe P&JU in three words what would they be?

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"Disruptors, Activists, Passionate"