2 min readYo, fellow fans of Papa Francisco! Read and discuss and be energized by his Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, with Casa Maria, on Thursdays, from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, starting Thursday, Oct. 16. Lunch (hopefully better than a Casa Maria bag lunch!) will be provided. Here is the schedule: Thursday Oct.16 – The Introduction discussion led by Peggy Guerrero from the Jordan Ministry Team   Thursday Oct.23 – Chapter 1: The Church’s Missionary Transformation discussion led by Rebecca Piña Cammarota from the Jordan Ministry Team   Thursday Oct.30 – Chapter 2: Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment discussion

6 min readby Cesar Aguirre, It is a quarter to six, Dr. Sanchez has arrived early. The room is still empty, the seats dotted with a few parents as we prepare ourselves for the meeting. I feel nervous, anxious, and worried. All the hard work we’ve done, talking to other parents and informing them on what is going on in our school, our district, and in public education across the country. Where is everybody? Why aren’t they here yet? I start to think about all the movements across the country I’ve been reading about. The walk-outs in Chicago. The Grassroots Educational Movement