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On December 10, 2015, the district held a celebra-
tion to showcase what the students had learned about

themselves and honor their progress. That night, we
heard moving testimonials from Superintendent Alva-

rez, educators, parents, and students, including:

“Brain Power helped me learn to control myself and

to stay calm. I was also really shy, but being with peo-
-

ly in the camp) helped me. Now I’m not as scared as I
was before to talk to new people and try new things.”
Angelica, student, Middle School 29

“I don’t know what you are doing at these workshops,

but whatever you are doing is working. My daugh-
ter and I used to argue a lot, and she would have out-
bursts, but since she has been doing Brain Power, she

is able to step away, regroup, and come back and
have a conversation with me. Keep up the good work.”

Luz, parent, Intermediate School 151

“Brain Power made me feel that I could be myself.

Brain Power made me feel that I have a family. I

Jocelyn, student, Junior High School 162