This year is the 80th anniversary of John Steinbeck’s book, “The Grapes of Wrath.” In his novel, Steinbeck profiles the Joad family as they travel from Oklahoma to California, escaping the Dust Bowl, in search of work. Many families made this journey during the Depression era. In some communities, these …
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CVOC migrant summer program in its 33rd year Students recover credits or get ahead while learning cultural arts Teachers from Mexico have valuable connection with students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced migrant students wrap up summer program
With folkloric dancing and songs in English and Spanish, more than 120 Merced County students marked the end of a special summer school program Wednesday in which they had the rare chance to work with teachers from Mexico. … Click to Continue »
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