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Our Mission Statement
With roots in the struggle for educational justice, Padres Unidos has evolved into a multi-issue organization led by people of color who work for educational excellence, racial justice for youth, immigrant rights and quality healthcare for all. Jóvenes Unidos, the youth initiative of Padres Unidos, emerged as young people became active in reforming their schools, ending the school to jail track and organizing for immigrant student rights. Both Padres and Jóvenes Unidos build power to challenge the root cause of discrimination, racism and inequity by exposing the economic, social and institutional basis for injustice as well as developing effective strategies to realize meaningful change.
The Freedom to Learn Campaign
The Freedom to Learn Campaign 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 prepares them for college and equal access to higher education. The Freedom to Learn campaign is the umbrella that encompasses all of our work for educational justice. It includes the following campaigns:
