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McClymonds High Cultural Exchange Leaves for South Africa

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March 29, 2017

McClymonds High School “Culture Keepers” left Tuesday for two-week trip to South Africa.

On Tuesday afternoon, the group met up in the “Plaza of Peace” (the school’s quad area) for a community “Send Off” circle.

The Culture Keepers included 23 high school students, one middle school student, three college students and nine mentors. In preparation for the trip, they focused on identity development, research, digital storytelling and cultural exchange.

For the past few months, they have been busy trying to raise money for their trip. Even though they have their tickets, they are still fundraising to cover all costs.

“I felt really supported at last year’s ‘Send Off’ circle,” said McClymonds High senior Axia Fuller. “It was good to see the people from our community come out to support our journey to Johannesburg.”

The community has been a huge support in helping to make this trip become a reality, said coordinator Kharyshi Wiginton, who is thankful people came out to join the sendoff circle.

“It is important for our youth to stand in front of family and community, to know that people are watching and bearing witness to this experience. They are going on this trip, representing many who could only dream of having an experience like this,” said Wiginton.

For more information, go to the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDtGBH5_H64

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Yahushua’s Law: Senate Advances Bill to Protect Students from Extreme Weather

In a significant move towards student safety, the California Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill (SB) 1248, also known as Yahushua’s Law, on April 3. The bill is named in memory of Yahushua Robinson, a 12-year-old student from Lake Elsinore, who tragically died due to a heat-related illness during a physical education class in 2023. It is a pioneering effort to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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In a significant move towards student safety, the California Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill (SB) 1248, also known as Yahushua’s Law, on April 3.

The bill is named in memory of Yahushua Robinson, a 12-year-old student from Lake Elsinore, who tragically died due to a heat-related illness during a physical education class in 2023. It is a pioneering effort to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) and co-authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D. (D-La Mesa), SB 1248 directs the California Department of Education to develop comprehensive guidelines for schools regarding student activity during all extreme weather conditions.

“No student should ever lose their life on campus to extreme weather when we can take steps to protect them by preparing statewide plans to minimize exposure to the most harmful elements of exposure,” Hurtado said after introducing SB 1248.

The bill stipulates that schools must implement safety measures which include monitoring weather forecasts, postponing or relocating outdoor activities during hazardous conditions, and ensuring students have proper hydration and access to shade. It also requires schools to establish clear communication plans to keep parents, teachers, and students informed about potential weather hazards.

Supporters of the bill include the Robinson family, advocate Christina Laster, Bold Enterprises LLC, California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, Familias Empoderadas del Valle Central National Action Network, The Black Student Advocate, and the Ventura County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Thanking Hurtado for introducing this crucial legislation, Weber said, “The story of Yahushua Robinson last year was heartbreaking. We have protections for farm workers and other industries in the case of extreme weather, now climate change is forcing us to also extend similar protections to students at school.”