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Articles by Lakisha Young

Lakisha Young is executive director of The Oakland REACH, a parent-run group committed to empowering families from underserved communities to demand high-quality schools for their children.

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Message for President-Elect Biden on New Ed Secretary: Black Women are Watching What You Do for Our Kids

Lakisha Young
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Parents Want Debate Moderators to Ask Democrats Whether They Support Black and Latino Families on Public School Choice

Lakisha Young
Keeping it 100

When It Comes to Integration, Stop Debating Who Said What in 1970. Start Talking About What We Can Do in 2019

Lakisha Young
Keeping it 100

Oakland’s New Opportunity Ticket Gives Students in Failing Schools a Shot at Attending Its Most Sought-After Ones

Lakisha Young
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