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Forward Thinker Yolie Flores steps outside the box to improve LA schools
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California Forward has named Yolie Flores a Forward Thinker for her work to reform the dysfunctional LA school system by stepping outside of it to find solutions.

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Forward Thinker Mary Simon brings hands-on learning back to the classroom
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California Forward has named Mary Simon a Forward Thinker for her work to give teachers access to resources and lesson plans that ensure hands-on classroom learning survives.

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Forward Thinker Hyepin Im works to ensure that communities are connected
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CA Fwd has named Hyepin Im, founder of Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD),a Forward Thinker for her work building bridges between immigrant communities with policymakers, opinion leaders and companies that may impact them.

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Forward Thinker Gisselle Acevedo works to ensure young children prepped for success
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CA Fwd has named Gisselle Acevedo, president and CEO of Para Los Niños, a Forward Thinker, thanks to her work to fill a void left by the state when it comes to early childhood education.

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