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.
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 at full steam. You can read more details about our work below. Our headquarters and…
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, Quinonez says student enrollment is currently at one of its highest rates and outreach to…
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 staff members a space to remember loved ones who have passed away and an opportunity…
A Message from our Board
I will start by sharing that as you’ll read further below in the newsletter, the world lost a legend this month with the passing of Jose Guadalupe Murguia. Lupe was not only a great organizer and leader in the United Farm Workers (UFW), but also a great man. The work that he did with those…
Lifelong Educator Jaime Quiñónez Discusses His First Few Months as EPIC School Principal
An educator with over 30 years’ experience in the Kern School District, EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School Principal Jaime Quiñónez is excited to bring his wealth of experience and knowledge to FIELD’s adult high school programs. Quiñónez sat down with us to talk about his work and challenges with FIELD’s EPIC High School after his first…
FIELD Celebrates 32% Increased Enrollment in EPIC Adult High School Program
Students Respond Positively To Flexible Class Schedules; Current FIELD Leadership Prepares For November WASC Committee Visit Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD) is pleased to report a 32% increase in its EPIC Adult High School enrollment this year, with over 720 students currently enrolled. EPIC Adult High School has graduated over 1,500 students,…
FIELD Board Sets the Record Straight on Recent Public Misinformation About Its Adult High School Program
WASC Accreditation at Risk Since 2022, Violations Not Addressed Aug. 27, 2024 – In response to recent public misinformation about its adult charter high school program, EPIC (Escuela Popular Instituto Campesino), the FIELD Board of Directors announced it has been investigating concerns about its WASC accreditation being at risk due to long-standing violations in the…
Fall Semester Starting Soon
Rolling Registrations All Year Long Have you ever dreamed of getting your high school diploma? Getting a better job? Earning more money? Being a good role model for your family? Well, we have good news for you! You can do it all by enrolling today for FREE at the EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School…
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