How One Teacher is Reckoning With Cesar Chavez’s Legacy in the Classroom

Since sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez came to light last spring, city leaders quickly decided to rename parks and take down statues of the labor leader. Conversations in the classroom are also changing. Today on The Bay, we’re re-airing this conversation from last April about how one East San José teacher is recasting Cesar Chavez’s legacy in the classroom.

This episode first aired on April 8, 2026.

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Why This City’s Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Is So Complicated (NYTimes)

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