On this episode of the 'Candid Thoughts Podcast,' we interview Oscar De La Torre and Laura Harris.
We discuss the contrast between public and private school systems, education reform suggestions, diversity in the classroom and in public office positions.
Oscar De La Torre a 20 + year community organizer, 18-year member of the Santa Monica district school board, and recently elected Santa Monica City Council Member. He also is the founder of the Pico Youth and Family Center (http://picoyouth.org/), which has been continuously running since 2001. Learn more about Oscar's platform via his campaign website: http://vote4oscar.com/.
Laura Harris is an early child development through eighth-grade language teacher, with a specialization in private schools. She has served hundreds of children, preparing them to be multilingual over a 5+ year career. Contact Laura for private Spanish language tutoring via her email: lauraharris07@yahoo.com.
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