It's great that teachers were aware of just how important and crucial these actions and movements are. I recall some of the students in my middle school organizing a protest as well many years ago, and witnessing the reactions of different teachers. Some, like Mr. Rodriguez, were supportive and understood the movement, whereas some threatened disciplinary action or consequences for those who would participate in the protests.

This just goes to show just how crucial school and education is, as it goes beyond teaching our kids academic subjects such as arithmetic, science, and English. Education is power, control, and mobility. And receiving an education that teaches all the aforementioned while respecting as well as enhancing your heritage and background is more important than people would expect. Oftentimes, people see school as this entity that is detached from home and society---but it's not.