Progress Update on Union Avenue Facility
Meet Tamar Asatryan, EdD: Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives at FIELD
FIELD President Takes Research Sabbatical; New Chief Announced
FIELD Gains Name Recognition, Momentum Going Into Graduation Season
Sold Out 2024 Chavez Breakfast a Rousing Success
Superintendent Thurmond Tours FIELD’s New Facility, Gives Org a Shoutout
FIELD Corpsmembers Share Their Stories with Sacramento Legislators
‘Sí, se puede’: FIELD hosts 8th annual Cesar Chavez Legacy Breakfast Thursday morning
Several individuals honored at Cesar Chavez Legacy Breakfast
A New Chapter for FIELD
Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development is proud to announce the search for a President and Chief Executive Officer to help lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. FIELD’s programs continue to serve communities across…
A Statement from the Board of Directors of FIELD / EPIC
The Board of Directors of the Farmworkers Institute for Education and Leadership Development (FIELD) and EPIC High School are aware of recent investigative reporting, including the March 18, 2026 article published by The New York Times, detailing allegations that the…
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Visits FIELD’s Campus in Bakersfield
FIELD was honored to welcome members from the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for a site visit at our EPIC High School in Bakersfield, CA. During the visit, our guests had the opportunity to meet with members of our dedicated…
Investing in Our Future – The Great American Outdoors Act and Youth Corps Make a Difference
Courtesy of National Park Service The National Monument, located in Keene, California, commemorates the life and work of a civil rights activist who fought for the rights of farmworkers. The monument was established in 2012 and is located within La…
Feliz Ano Nuevo
Dear FIELD Students and Friends – From the entire FIELD family, we want to wish each of you a Happy New Year, full of family, health and prosperity. However, it looks like 2025 is getting off to a difficult start….
Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays to Our Entire FIELD Family!
As we take time to reflect on 2024, a since thank you for your continued support of our programs that benefit our communities and empower underserved families.
Help Our Community Grow This Holiday Giving Season
Donate today as part of our Holiday Giving 2024 Campaign to help our students and corpsmembers. We have 3 easy ways to donate:
FIELD Community Shares Holiday Cheer and Toy Giveaway
You could feel the smiles and joy as dozens of community members and their children enrolled in FIELD’s Early Childhood Education classes enjoyed Santa and the holiday spirit at our Toy Giveaway event this year. FIELD staff and leaders had…
Environmental Corps Celebrates a Steller 2024 with Holiday Luncheon
This year’s holiday luncheon was the best yet, with record participation, good food and great moments. “This is very reflective of the year the Environmental Corps has had,” said Dave Weaver, Director of the Corps. “We have had great participation…
FIELD/Kern County Partnership Receives Immigrant Educational Grant
We are pleased to announce that Kern County, in partnership with FIELD and the Bakersfield College Launchpad, has received funding from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant for an immigrant…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Message From the FIELD Leadership The holiday season will soon be here, and I wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our students and staff! Your FIELD leadership team has been busy this fall with all our departments running…
Victory on CA Climate Change: $10 Billion Bond Passes
Water Conservation, Recycling, Forest Planting and Thinning, and Wetland Restoration to be Funded On Nov. 5, California voters approved a $10 billion bond to fight climate change. The bond, which was supported by a broad coalition of environmental, labor, political…
EPIC High School: Enrollment Strong, WASC Accreditation Cycle On Track
Fall enrollment at EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School continues to be strong, says Principal Jaime Quinonez, who is clearly pleased with the results of all the new efforts at EPIC High School. Only on the job for six months,…
EPIC High School: Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
FIELD’s EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School held its second annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on October 31st. The celebration was full of color, symbolism, and traditional practices for the students and staff members who attended. “This event gave students and…
