Why is UWGLA involved in advocacy work?
Because real and sustained change requires more than money. By focusing our efforts on local and state public policy, we’re able to treat many of the root causes of poverty by changing the systems behind them. For example; a solid high school education will lead to better jobs and college which means higher wages. • We advocated for a resolution that passed at LAUSD to create smaller classes and smaller schools, impacting almost 700,000 students. • In partnership with parents, teachers, students and elected officials, we successfully advocated for access to college prep classes (A-G) at two major school districts, benefiting almost 800,000 students.
