Colegio Cesar Chavez 1973-1983

This work illuminates the founding and brief existence of Colegio Cesar Chavez founded in the Pacific Northwest in 1973. The work is set within a national and regional context. Colegio Cesar Chavez holds a unique niche in Chicano social and educational history due to its strong Chicano philosophical roots alternative educational model and geographical location. The work highlights the socio-political milieu and issues contributing to the rise and demise of this bold Chicano educational experiment. The history of Colegio Cesar Chavez tells the story of a Chicano struggle for educational and self determination.