Category Archives: Blog

Estando Separados Todos Nos Unimos

Familias de EPLA, Aunque en este momento estemos separados por razones de salud y seguridad, continuamos apoyándonos mutuamente como comunidad y, precisamente ahora, debemos trabajar en conjunto para combatir el COVID-19.  Con el fin de evitar la propagación del COVID-19, durante las próximas dos semanas, EPLA se comunicará con ustedes por correo electrónico, teléfono, mensaje […]

EPLA Scholars First to Participate in City of El Paso Neighborhood Leadership Academy

The NLA, Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a 20-week course that gives participants an intimate look into city government.  Participants receive first-hand information about City services and programs through comprehensive presentations from City department leaders, and on-site field trips to various public facilities. Mr. Monteros is a two-time participant and sponsors two scholars, Juan Baez (8) […]

EPLA Represents El Paso at Texas Student Council Leadership Conference

SAN MARCOS, TX, November 2019: For the first time El Paso Leadership Academy scholars attended the annual Texas Association of Student Councils Middle-Level Conference in San Marcos, TX the weekend of November 15-16, 2019.  A delegation of twelve scholars and three staff advisors, including Mr. Casillas, Ms. Alonso, and Ms. Holguin, attended the two-day leadership […]

Do Colleges Care About Your Child’s Middle School Grades?

Many parents begin their quest to position their children for admission to top-tier colleges as early as middle school, directing them to pursue certain courses or extracurricular activities. The truth is that college admissions committees don’t consider or even see a prospective student’s middle school grades. However, there is some merit to these parents’ emphasis […]