The African American Parent Coaltion is a collection of concerned parents "committed to the academic success of African American students in the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD)." The coaltion is very much involved with the happenings of the ESUHSD, making an impact on both the students and the administration. The organization started with the mission of ensuring the district delivers quality education to ALL students.
Goals:
Providing equal access for all
Fostering self-esteem
Including historical contributions made by African Americans in all
curriculum
Promoting cultural awareness and pride
Preparing students for a 4-year college
Services:
A support system for the Black Student Unions at various East Side High
Schools
Sponsor Student Success Forums
Co-sponser SAT Workshops
Phoung Le, "Presentations Bring World to Classroom", San Jose Mercury News, Wednesday, 15 December 1995, Morning Final Edition, Extra 2 Sec., p. 1. Maya Suryaraman, "Stop Black's School Slide, District Told", San Jose Mercury News, Wednesday, 12 June 1991, Morning Final Edition, E. Extra Sec., p.1. Maya Suryaraman, "Parents Observe Classes: They Try to Find Out Why Teens are Failing", San Jose Mercury News, Wednesday, 22 March 1995, Morning Final Edition, Local Sec., p.1B. Sandra M. Little-Dennis
