Huelga , the school "strike" or "freedom" is an alternative school established in Houston to continue the boycotting education of Mexican-American students between 1970 and 1972. The schools are coordinated by Sister Gloria Gallardo and Tina Reyes. The curriculum for schools was developed by a committee with professor Edward Gonzale acting as head. Students learn basic skills such as reading and writing as well as history and culture.
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) in the late 1960s and early 1970s refused to consider Chicano students as a minority for the purpose of desegregating schools. The Mexican Legal Defense and Education Fund of America (MALDEF) opened the case against HISD, alleging that the district illegally separated black students and Chicano from white students. In addition, a group called the Mexican Council of American Education (MAEC) was formed to coordinate efforts to protest the segregation of schools. Some people are critical of the actions taken by huelga schools and feel that the problem is motivated by racism against African-Americans.
When the school started in 1970, about 3,500 Chicano students boycotted schools run by HISD and even attended huelga schools. Some students protest outside their school.
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Huelga's schools are run by teachers who volunteer their time. Schools serve all ages of students and are located in churches and community centers. Members of the Mexican Mexican Youth Organization (MAYO) also voluntarily teach history and culture. Sister Gloria Gallardo coordinates the schools. Tina Reyes ensures that the school has enough resources to function. The curriculum is planned by a committee headed by Edward Gonzale, a professor at the University of Houston.
In September 1970, there were about 14 huelga schools available to Chicano students. About 2,000 students are enrolled to attend schools. The number of schools increased to sixteen on September 10th. Huelga schools were dissolved in October 1970 when HISD approved a busing plan to integrate schools. This went on until early 1971.
Huelga schools reopened in early 1971 when segregation was once again a problem. Schools were poorly funded until April 1971 when the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare provided $ 65,000 to finance them during the summer. The attendance was reduced in the huelga schools between 1971 and 1972.
The boycott continued until the end of the academic year 1972.
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- Behnken, Brian D. (2011). Fighting Self-War: Mexican Americans, African Americans and the Struggle for Civil Rights in Texas . The University of North Carolina Press. ISBN: 9780807834787.
- San Miguel, Guadalupe (2001). Brown, Not White: School Integration and Chicano Movement in Houston . Texas A & amp; M University Press. ISBN: 9781603446051.
- Valenzuela, Angela (1999). Subtractive Schooling: U.S. - Mexican Youth and Political Concern . SUNY Press. ISBN: 9781438422626.
External links
- El Mesias Methodist Church Huelga School flier
- Bilingual Education and Huelga School Movement (video 2016)
- Students studying at huelga school
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