![Native American Professional Parent Resources, Inc. – Everyday Democracy Strong Starts Initiative [Video] – Generation Justice](https://generationjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NAPPR-Strong-Starts-300x300.jpg "Native American Professional Parent Resources, Inc. – Everyday Democracy Strong Starts Initiative [Video] – Generation Justice")
With a mission to build healthy Native American children and families, NAPPR is using the Strong Starts for Children initiative to bolster the ability of tribal and urban Native communities to incorporate parenting education and parenting support services, as well as to train community and tribal leaders in engaging their communities in dialogues on issues of early childhood wellness.
"Dropping In" a production created by youth about barriers that keep students from graduating, was presented at the summit. KUNM Youth Radio Project's Victor Torres interviews Calle Treppiedi, Sal Treppiedi, Jorge Mendoza, and Paola Castillo, members of the cast of "Dropping In". They share in describing how the play came alive and why they created and participated in it.
We spoke to Honorable State Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino. He gave us his thoughts on the current status of the state, the budget, and on what he expects from this legislative session.
KUNM Youth Radio Project's Joshua Horton spoke with Dr. Shelle Sánchez, Education Director at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Dr. Sánchez talks about educational programs, her hopes for the future of the NHCC, and why celebrating ten years is important to her.
![Back 2 School Summit [Video] – Generation Justice](https://generationjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Screen-Shot-2012-12-14-at-2.34.11-PM-300x279.jpg "Back 2 School Summit [Video] – Generation Justice")
On September 18, 2010 the Coalition for Immigration, Race and Social Justice held the Back 2 School Summit at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Middle school, high school, and college aged students participated in workshops in the summit, which ranged from blogging to learning about the Dream Act. KUNM Youth Radio Project’s Danya Mustafa and Victor Torres lead the Blog Workshop and participated in the summit.
