Nationally recognized as an innovative and ground-breaking educator, Irasema Salcido, counting the Declaration of Independence as one of her inspirations, has dedicated her life to ensuring that the poorest students receive the best education and can live the American dream as fully participating citizens. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Irasema came to the United States at age 14 without speaking a word of English. Overcoming the language barrier, she persevered, completing an undergraduate degree in California and a Masters degree in Education from Harvard University. Guided by her stro
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