Local Hero — Mother of Four Helping to Transform Education in the ECV

March 19, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: COFEM, Eastern Coachella Valley, education, Restorative Justice

[Translate] Above: Sandra Ramirez, right, attends a Restorative Justice team meeting hosted by the Schools Action Team, a part of the Building Healthy Communities Eastern Coachella Valley’s School initiative.

Parents Push for Restorative Justice in Coachella

March 4, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Bobby Duke Middle School, Building Health Communities, Coachella, COFEM, Restorative Justice, TODEC

[Translate] By Paulina Rojas Creating a positive learning environment in school can be challenging when students routinely see classmates suspended or expelled for minor infractions.