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Elda Perez-Mejia: Championing Students and the Communities They Call Home

Elda Perez-Mejia is the founding principal of Sonia Sotomayor Community School, where she continues to serve. In addition to developing the school’s vision and mission statements, hiring staff and opening a school-based community clinic, she is developing a true dual-language program with an emphasis on social justice.

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CAUSA 2025 Conference Registration (Hosted by UAOS)

We’re excited to announce that the Fall CAUSA 2025 Conference will take place in Oakland, California on:

October 10 (4 PM) and October 11 (8 AM)
Hotel Venue: Executive Inn & Suites, Embarcadero Cove

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