The Dolores Huerta Foundation’s Education Equity team is dedicated to empowering youth, parents, and communities in the pursuit of equitable education through grassroots organizing, training, and advocacy for fair school district budgets. In our commitment to restorative justice, aimed at improving school climates and reducing suspension and expulsion rates, particularly for at-risk students (including those who are low-income, English learners, and students with disabilities), we have taken a leadership role within the Kern Justice Education Collaborative (KEJC). As a key organization in this collaborative network supported by Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern, we work collaboratively to address educational disparities in Kern through community forums, collective campaigns, and organizing initiatives.
