Why did the "Walkout" happen?
Students of color were not given the same educational experience or care - they demanded change
What was the effect of the Brown Berets being present at the walk outs?
The blocked the police from getting to the students and hurting them.
Where were these schools located?
East L.A
What teacher helped the students organize?
Sal Castro
Was the chicano walkout successful?
Yes, because more students went to college and graduated from high school.
What were the names of the three of the seven schools that walked out?
Garfield, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Belmont, Wilson, Venice, and Jefferson High School
Who protected the walkout students?
The Brown Berets
What happen during the second walkout?
They police beat the student who they caught, put some in the hospital, and some in jail.
What was Paula's first article name?
"A Tale of Two schools"
How many chicanos graduated from high school?What was the percentage?
25%-48% of chicanos graduated from highschool
What are three examples of the treatment or experiences the chicano students were protesting against?
- low graduation rates
- corporal punishment for speaking Spanish
- locked restrooms
- little job opportunity
- 8th grade reading level
- more...
What were the East LA 13 charged with? How many years were they facing, originally?
Conspiracy to commit treason - 66 years
Who out of Lincoln gave the other schools the surveys?
Paula Crisostomo
Why were the bathrooms locked at lunch?
Because the administration felt they didn't respect them
Why did they call themselves chicanos? Why did they call themselves chicanos?
Because they were born and raised in the USA but were proud of their Mexican pride and culture - it also acknowledged political involvement
What were three items on their list of demands?
Improving the old buildings, updating libraries, serving better cafeteria food, and building another high school immediately.
How many out of the seven schools walked out the second time?
2 out of the seven
Why did the walkout students have the community help?
To have witnesses