{"id":313,"date":"2022-10-27T07:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T12:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devcofi.wpenginepowered.com\/get-training\/for-parents\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:20:25","slug":"for-parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cofionline.org\/es\/get-training\/for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Para Padres \/ Para los Padres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#094361&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;40px||50px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;90px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>\nFor Parents \/ Para los Padres<br \/>\n<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/parents.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;A group of powerful, confident women stride towards the camera&#8221; title_text=&#8221;parents&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Parents are leaders \/ Los padres son l\u00edderes<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to see thriving and safe schools and communities, you are a leader. Parents are natural leaders and the backbone of our communities. But we need to exercise our power. That\u2019s what POWER-PAC IL is all about!<\/p>\n<p>Si usted quiere ver escuelas y comunidades pr\u00f3speras y seguras, usted es un l\u00edder. Los padres son l\u00edderes naturales y la columna vertebral de nuestras comunidades. Pero necesitamos ejercer nuestro poder. \u00a1De eso se trata POWER-PAC IL!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is POWER-PAC IL? \/ \u00bfQu\u00e9 es POWER-PAC IL?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ms-Floyd-and-Rep-Kelly.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;POWER-PAC IL leaders speak to an Illinois state legislator at a Chicago rally&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ms-Floyd-and-Rep-Kelly&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]POWER-PAC IL stands for Parents Organized to Win, Educate, and Renew \u2013 Policy Action Council, Illinois. We\u2019re a cross-cultural, citywide membership organization of low-income and working parents and grandparents. Our mission is to build a strong voice for our families by uniting parents across race and community to issues that are important to us. POWER-PAC IL currently includes members from all across the Chicago area\u2014Northwest, West Side, South Side, and Southwest. Outside of Chicago, we have branches in Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, and Evanston.<\/p>\n<p>POWER-PAC IL significa Padres Organizados para Ganar, Educar y Renovar \u2013 Concilio de Acci\u00f3n de P\u00f3lizas, Illinois. Somos una organizaci\u00f3n intercultural de toda la ciudad de padres y abuelos de bajos ingresos y trabajadores. Nuestra misi\u00f3n es construir una voz fuerte para nuestras familias uniendo a los padres a trav\u00e9s de la raza y la comunidad a las ediciones que son importantes para nosotros. POWER-PAC IL incluye miembros de todo el \u00e1rea de Noroeste, Oeste, Sur y Suroeste de Chicago. Fuera de Chicago, tenemos ramas en Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin y Evanston.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>History \/ Historia<\/h2>\n<p>POWER-PAC IL was founded in 2003 with the help of COFI. For two decades, POWER-PAC IL parents and grandparents have been raising our collective voice on behalf of our children and families!<\/p>\n<p>POWER-PAC IL fue fundada en 2003 con la ayuda de COFI. Durante 14 a\u00f1os, \u00a1los padres y abuelos de POWER-PAC IL han levantado nuestra voz colectivamente en nombre de nuestros ni\u00f1os y familias!<\/p>\n<h2>Campaigns \/ Campa\u00f1as<\/h2>\n<p>We focus on four issue campaigns that impact families in Chicago and across the state and nation. We meet monthly or bi-monthly by campaign. Join us for the campaigns that interest you most!<\/p>\n<p>Nos enfocamos en cuatro temas de campa\u00f1as que impactan a las familias en Chicago y en todo el estado. Nos reunimos cada mes o dos meses por campa\u00f1a. \u00a1\u00danase a nosotros para las campa\u00f1as que m\u00e1s le interesen!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Juan-Rocha-and-Susana_sq.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;POWER-PAC IL leaders speak to an Illinois state legislator at a Chicago rally&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Juan-Rocha-and-Susana_sq&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Elementary Justice Campaign \/ Campa\u00f1a de Justicia Elemental<\/h3>\n<p>In 2004, we launched this campaign to end the harsh school discipline and pushout like suspensions and expulsions that sends our children into the \u201cschool-to-prison pipeline.\u201d We advocate for true safety, which comes through positive discipline alternatives like restorative justice.<\/p>\n<p>En 2004, lanzamos esta campa\u00f1a para poner fin a la dura disciplina escolar y expulsi\u00f3n como suspensiones y expulsiones que env\u00edan a nuestros ni\u00f1os al camino de las escuelas a las c\u00e1rceles. Defendemos la verdadera seguridad, que viene a trav\u00e9s de alternativas de disciplina positiva como la justicia restaurativa.<\/p>\n<h3>Mental Health Justice and Equity Committee \/ Comit\u00e9 de Justicia y Equidad de Salud Mental<\/h3>\n<p>In 2005, we launched this campaign to win the return of recess to Chicago school children, who deserve the chance to play and be children at school. In 2012, we won\u2014and in 2021, we brought recess to all elementary-age schoolchildren in Illinois! We also advocate for quality food and health care (including mental health and trauma services) options for our families and neighborhoods.<br \/>En 2005, lanzamos esta campa\u00f1a para ganar el regreso del recreo a los estudiantes de Chicago, que merecen la oportunidad de jugar y ser ni\u00f1os en la escuela. En 2012, ganamos\u2014y en 2021, \u00a1llevamos el recreo a todos los estudiantes de edad primaria en Illinois! Tambi\u00e9n abogamos por opciones de alimentos y salud de calidad (incluso servicios de salud mental y trauma) para nuestras familias y vecindarios.<\/p>\n<h3>Early Learning Campaign \/ Campa\u00f1a de Aprendizaje Temprano<\/h3>\n<p>In 2008, we launched this campaign to expand access to quality early learning opportunities like preschool and Head Start, and to overcome the barriers that keep low-income children from enrolling in programs including early intervention, home visiting, and childcare.<\/p>\n<p>En 2008 lanzamos esta campa\u00f1a para expandir el acceso a oportunidades de aprendizaje temprano como prescolar y Head Start, y para superar las barreras que impiden que los ni\u00f1os de bajos ingresos se inscriban en programas incluso intervenci\u00f3n temprana, visitas de casa y cuidado infantil.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-Hall-press-event-sq900x900.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;POWER-PAC IL leaders speak to an Illinois state legislator at a Chicago rally&#8221; title_text=&#8221;City-Hall-press-event-sq900x900&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Stepping Out of Poverty Campaign \/ Campa\u00f1a Saliendo de la Pobreza<\/h3>\n<p>In 2009, we launched this campaign to advocate for programs and policies that help low-income African American and Latino families achieve economic security and save for their future. Parent leaders across Illinois completed debt surveys with families from across the state and are now leading campaigns on those issues and fighting and winning around Guaranteed Basic Income!<\/p>\n<p>En 2009, lanzamos esta campa\u00f1a para abogar por programas y pol\u00edticas que ayuden a familias afroamericanas y latinas de bajos ingresos a lograr seguridad econ\u00f3mica y ahorrar para su futuro. \u00a1Padres lideres en Illinois completaron encuestas de deuda con familias de todo el estado y ahora est\u00e1n liderando campa\u00f1as sobre esos temas y luchando y ganando en torno al Ingreso B\u00e1sico Garantizado![\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#156489&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2> Branch Meetings \/ Reuniones de las Ramas <\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know where to start, call COFI at (312) 226-5141 to find out when and where the next training will be held, to sponsor a training in your area, or go to a local branch meeting. During the school year we hold regional meetings at four branches across the city of Chicago (Northwest, West Side, South Side, and Southwest), Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin and Evanston. Call us and we will help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Si no sabe por d\u00f3nde empezar, llame a COFI al (312) 226-5141 para averiguar cu\u00e1ndo y d\u00f3nde se llevar\u00e1 a cabo el pr\u00f3ximo taller, para patrocinar un taller en su \u00e1rea o unirse a nosotros en una reuni\u00f3n de la sucursal local. Durante el a\u00f1o escolar llevamos a cabo reuniones regionales en cuatro ramas de la ciudad de Chicago (Noroeste, Oeste, Sur y Suroeste), Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin y Evanston. 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Si usted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":17,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"full\",\"id\":2616,\"style\":{\"color\":{}}} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4296-scaled-e1669937276190-1200x668.jpg\" alt=\"Two POWER-PAC IL parent leaders, a father and mother, stand next to a mosaic wall and laugh together\" class=\"wp-image-2616\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>Parents are leaders \/ Los padres son l\u00edderes<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you want to see thriving and safe schools and communities, you are a leader. Parents are natural leaders and the backbone of our communities. But we need to exercise our power. That\u2019s what POWER-PAC IL is all about!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Si usted quiere ver escuelas y comunidades pr\u00f3speras y seguras, usted es un l\u00edder. Los padres son l\u00edderes naturales y la columna vertebral de nuestras comunidades. Pero necesitamos ejercer nuestro poder. \u00a1De eso se trata POWER-PAC IL!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>What is POWER-PAC IL? \/ \u00bfQu\u00e9 es POWER-PAC IL?<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":2621,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/cofionline.org\/get-training\/for-parents\/1-ms-floyd-and-rep-kelly\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"imageFill\":true} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-Ms-Floyd-and-Rep-Kelly-1200x800.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-Ms-Floyd-and-Rep-Kelly-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"POWER-PAC IL leaders speak to an Illinois state legislator at a Chicago rally\" class=\"wp-image-2621 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>POWER-PAC IL stands for Parents Organized to Win, Educate, and Renew \u2013 Policy Action Council, Illinois. We\u2019re a cross-cultural, citywide membership organization of low-income and working parents and grandparents. Our mission is to build a strong voice for our families by uniting parents across race and community to issues that are important to us. POWER-PAC IL currently includes members from all across the Chicago area\u2014Northwest, West Side, South Side, and Southwest. Outside of Chicago, we have branches in Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, and Evanston.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>POWER-PAC IL significa Padres Organizados para Ganar, Educar y Renovar \u2013 Concilio de Acci\u00f3n de P\u00f3lizas, Illinois. Somos una organizaci\u00f3n intercultural de toda la ciudad de padres y abuelos de bajos ingresos y trabajadores. Nuestra misi\u00f3n es construir una voz fuerte para nuestras familias uniendo a los padres a trav\u00e9s de la raza y la comunidad a las ediciones que son importantes para nosotros. POWER-PAC IL incluye miembros de todo el \u00e1rea de Noroeste, Oeste, Sur y Suroeste de Chicago. Fuera de Chicago, tenemos ramas en Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin y Evanston.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>History \/ Historia<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>POWER-PAC IL was founded in 2003 with the help of COFI. For two decades, POWER-PAC IL parents and grandparents have been raising our collective voice on behalf of our children and families!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>POWER-PAC IL fue fundada en 2003 con la ayuda de COFI. Durante 14 a\u00f1os, \u00a1los padres y abuelos de POWER-PAC IL han levantado nuestra voz colectivamente en nombre de nuestros ni\u00f1os y familias!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Campaigns \/ Campa\u00f1as<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>We focus on four issue campaigns that impact families in Chicago and across the state and nation. We meet monthly or bi-monthly by campaign. Join us for the campaigns that interest you most!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Nos enfocamos en cuatro temas de campa\u00f1as que impactan a las familias en Chicago y en todo el estado. Nos reunimos cada mes o dos meses por campa\u00f1a. \u00a1\u00danase a nosotros para las campa\u00f1as que m\u00e1s le interesen!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2622,\"width\":848,\"height\":565,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Juan-Rocha-and-Susana-Salgado-SCC-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2622\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\r\n<h5>Elementary Justice Campaign \/ Campa\u00f1a de Justicia Elemental<\/h5>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>In 2004, we launched this campaign to end the harsh school discipline and pushout like suspensions and expulsions that sends our children into the \u201cschool-to-prison pipeline.\u201d We advocate for true safety, which comes through positive discipline alternatives like restorative justice.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>En 2004, lanzamos esta campa\u00f1a para poner fin a la dura disciplina escolar y expulsi\u00f3n como suspensiones y expulsiones que env\u00edan a nuestros ni\u00f1os al camino de las escuelas a las c\u00e1rceles. 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