Valdez Educational Services

Bonnie Johnson (1934–2019), a fearless leader who changed the landscape of American education. In 1972, the League of Mothers, led by Johnson, won a landmark Supreme Court case forcing the desegregation of San Bernardino City Schools. Her victory came after a grueling seven-year battle and school boycott marked by threats of violence from the KKK.
April 26, 2026

Civil Rights Landmark Becomes New Hub for Student Success: Valdez Educational Services Grand Opening

The new headquarters of Valdez Educational Services will be dedicated to the late Bonnie Sheree Johnson, a civil rights advocate best known for her role in fighting school segregation during the 1960s and as a “torchbearer” for civil rights in the Inland Empire (advancing educational equality and community empowerment). …

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The Valdez Education Leadership: Back row: Aaron Valdez, founder and president; Eva Valdez, office manager; Ernest Valdez, program manager; Chad Brammer, co-founder and director. Second row: Jennifer Barragan, Lead Tutor. Front row: Amanda Martinez, program manager; Briseida Flores, program manager.
April 16, 2026

From Lost Credits to Success: Valdez Educational Services Celebrates Madera Achievers

“This special event recognizes students who have made significant progress in recovering lost credits, returning to grade level, and reaching their academic goals through Valdez’s dedicated tutoring and mentorship programs,” said Chad Brammer, Co-founder and Director of Valdez Educational Services….

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