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The From the Barrio to the Classroom Program was recently adopted by Westmont High School, Fontana High School, Evergreen Middle School, East Aurora Middle School, Quad County Urban League and Taft High School as well as in St. Charles Youth Prison and Warrenville Youth Prison. The book has also been adopted into the Criminal Justice program at DePaul University. Pictured here is Robert at the National Latino Education Institute after he spoke to students who participated in a modified version of the program.
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The From the Barrio Foundation is currently implementing From the Barrio to the Classroom in Chicago Public Schools and schools and youth prisons around the country. To view where the program is being utilized see our program usage page.
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submit yourstory"After reading From the Barrio to the Board Room last May, Mary quit her job in July and started her own private practice." "I was afraid but I read his book and it inspired me, and I thought, "I can do this," and then I started to put my plan into action."- Mary McMillan Clinical Social Worker


