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    no home for these people. The mission district of San Francisco , soon will lose all its original dwellers to the high demands of the Bay Area. A neighborhood historically home to Central and South American immigrants are being overtaken by the new , improved population . As you stroll down the once taquerias, bakeries, bars and auto mechanic shops lined streets,

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    because it forcibly displaces the lower income residents on the streets to make room for luxurious more expensive apartments. The term gentrification means to conform to middle-class taste, which is exactly what is happening to places like the Mission District, Placita Olvera Street, East Los Angeles, and many more urban areas. Not only are our neighborhoods being gentrified, but also so is our food. Culture vulture, as defined in Urban Dictionary, means “Someone who steals traits, language and/or

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    Francisco’s Mission District has experienced a tremendous amount of change. Similar to many neighborhoods across the United States, it has been undergoing a gentrification process in which increases in housing prices, redevelopment in buildings, and a shortage of rental units have left many of its low-income population homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless. In order to understand the controversial issue revolving around the gentrification process taking place the Mission District, it is essential

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    speaking of the hardships that the people where facing. His Letter caught the attention of the Wilhelm Loehe, who is a pastor of several towns in Germany, and because of his strong beliefs and convictions in the church doctrines, “He organized a mission society, still operating today, and began training teachers and pastors for work in the United

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    out the techies come in and change the culture of the neighborhood. A clear example of this is how a neighborhood that once was the most vibrant center of Hispanic culture and commerce, 24th and Mission, is slowing changing. The article, “Is San Francisco losing its soul?”, talks about how 24th and Mission was full of mexican bakeries,groceries and butcheries that are slowly making their way out of their neighborhood because new businesses are coming in. The transition is huge because instead of having

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    Public school districts in Illinois are facing ever rising challenges from a lack of funding, a shortage of teachers, an ever increasing danger of traumatic events occurring on school grounds, a decline teacher moral, an increase in at-risk students, and others. During this difficult time it is imperative that the leaders of districts are providing their stakeholders the leadership necessary to move the district forward in educating all of its students. Transformational leaders are best suited

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    Module 6 Discussion Discuss the make-up of your central office and the ways roles are delegated in order to have a smooth running central office that supports district mission and vision. Our collective mission is ‘to nurture and educate our children in accordance with all curriculum standards to prepare them for responsible citizenship and success in life’. The district’s strategic plan was created with the community after holding several meetings with a variety of stakeholders and demonstrates

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    California it has been the golden ticket for many districts. In 2013 Governor Jerry Brown signed LCFF into law changing not only how schools are funded, but it is also leveling the playing field in California’s Public Schools by giving students in lower socio-economic areas equal access while holding schools accountable by assuring that they perform and show growth annually. California is in the 3rd year of the LCFF. In the El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD), the approach to the LCAP process

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    After watching the documentary about the Mission District in the beloved San Francisco, it’s hard for me to say if I agree or disagree with the gentrification that has been happening there however I believe that I am leaning more towards agreeing with it. There are many good things that could come out of this like older buildings being restored and creating better housing however this does mean that prices are going to be rising quickly. More importantly, these neighborhoods would become safer and

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    I had my clinical rotations at Westwood View Elementary. The school is under the Shawnee mission School District (SMSD). It is located in the city of Westwood, North East corner of Shawnee mission. The school’s population is about 305 children, ages 5 - 11 and 12, ranging from kindergarten –sixth graders. The school has only one school nurse. Westwood community is not an economically deprived area, so, the children have enough resources for their education. Some of the kids go through emotional

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