An Education: The Debra Duardo Story

Dr. Debra Duardo, winner of the prestigious Harold W. McGraw Prize in Education, is a Los Angeles native and daughter of Mexican immigrants who went from being a teen mom and high school dropout to holding the highest position in education in the nation’s most populous and diverse county. Dr. Duardo has dedicated her life to student wellbeing, educational equity and strategic partnerships that promote healthy and safe school environments. Get to know our Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and her inspiring story through this Telly Award honored biography presented by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

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[margaretevans]

Very inspiring. I love her strength and passion! Good choice to honor her.

[camdynngiselle]

MY DAD IS IN THIS! HES THE TEACHER FROM THE INCARCERATED SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES