Columbia College Hosts Inspiring Teaching and Learning Summit Featuring Erin Gruwell and Tony Becerra Educators, students, and community members are invited to a transformative two-day event at ...

This year’s turnout was the largest to date, with over 300 students registered. Erin Gruwell, founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation, was the keynote speaker. She shared her story and passion ...

The only person the students hate more is Ms. Gruwell. It isn't until Erin holds an unsanctioned discussion about a recent drive-by shooting death that she fully begins to understand what she's up ...