Since then , I have taught at the California State University of Los Angeles and the University of California at San Diego . Katynka ##n Martínez : Protest songs at education rally ranged from old school to hip hop . Martínez : Whichever generation , all were fighting for accessible , affordable higher education . Writer 's mom immigrated to L.A. at 15 and went to college ; she ' n't see it today . College fees keep thousands of eligible students from realizing their dreams , she says .
Katynka ##n Martínez : Protest songs at education rally ranged from old school to hip hop . Martínez : Whichever generation , all were fighting for accessible , affordable higher education . Writer 's mom immigrated to L.A. at 15 and went to college ; she ' n't see it today . College fees keep thousands of eligible students from realizing their dreams , she says .