Former Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy student Gonzalo Jimenez Jr. writes about how Escalera and his youth coaches have helped him achieve his higher education goals and look toward a bright future.
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Salgado was selected to join the prestigious MacArthur Fellows class of 2015 recognizing his strong community leadership and his innovative approach to education in the Latino immigrant community.
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Erica Cruz, ESL student with Instituto, writes about her youth in Mexico, her journey to the United States, and her experience learning English with Instituto teachers.
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