Stand Up Organization

On April 19th Erin Gruwell returned to Sacramento last week to speak about her experience in Long Beach with the Freedom Writers. She brought Jeremy Asay, a trained Freedom Writer teacher, with her to speak about the Freedom Writer Institute. Sacramento has been chosen as a Freedom Writer Institute site. This means that between 20 [...]

As STAND UP continues to grow we want to ensure that our members understand our mission and what we are trying to achieve. Please answer these three short questions to help us measure how well we are conveying our mission. Thank you!   http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e5sl0ykmh0octntj/start

Erin Gruwell, a nationally renowned teacher profiled in the movie “Freedom Writers”, joined STAND UP on March 28th at the Guild Theater in Sacramento. She along with two Freedom Writer students, Henry Jones and Sue Ellen Alpizar, came to premier the new documentary, “Stories from an Undeclared War,” which depicts the true story of the Freedom Writers.   Ms. Gruwell did [...]

STAND UP kicked off its second year on February 27th at the Guild Theater in Oak Park.  The theater was filled with over 250 people who came out from around the greater Sacramento area. The event was started with a bang by the Sac High M.I.S.S.E.S. Step Team.  Deputy Director Aisha Lowe, recapped 2011 and [...]

We are setting goals for 2012 and want your input. Complete the STAND UP survey and be entered in a drawing for three great prizes: A signed basketball from Mayor Kevin Johnson, Kings tickets or dinner for two at Fat’s. Take the survey now to win! http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e5kxfk1qgydldv5g/start

We believe parents deserve choices and we need you present to send that message loud and clear. Join us at the 2012 Charter School Funding Equity Rally. All STAND UP members will march together and receive a STAND UP t-shirt. Wednesday, February 29th, 3:45 PM California State Capitol, North Steps  Register For This Event   [...]

Howard L. Fuller is the co-founder and vice-chair of the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO). Fuller is regarded as the nation’s most influential African-American spokesman for school choice.  He also plays a role in the documentary, “Waiting for Superman.” Dr. Fuller is a Distinguished Professor of Education at Marquette University and Director of the [...]

The following article was written by STAND UP’s deputy director, Dr. Aisha Lowe. After reading the article please visit http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/62970/Making_the_Impossible_Possible to like the article. Thank you! In the Mayor’s “State of the City” address he focused on two important and interconnected areas: jobs and education. The Mayor also spoke about making the impossible possible, a message [...]

“All students should read at grade level by the end of third grade.” Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson visited the Northwest this week on behalf of our friends at the League of Education Voters promoting this simple but important idea. It’s a simple, important, and powerful message that is central to his Stand Up campaign in [...]

The STAND UP meeting on October 17th was a great event that drew in almost 300 people from all over northern California. The event opened with a performance by Sacramento High School students Keiona Williamson and Janera Montero; they discussed the struggles for African Americans and Latinos in the education system. Eric Lerum, the Vice [...]