Katynka Z. Martínez : Protest songs at education rally ranged from old school to hip hop . Martínez : One asked where she could hear the DJ playing her song request . The protest song was a mix of traditional and modern music, with the lyrics in Spanish and English. Writer 's mom immigrated to L.A. at 15 and went to college ; she could n't afford it today . Rising fees keep thousands of eligible students from realizing their dreams , she says .
Katynka Z. Martínez : Protest songs at education rally ranged from old school to hip hop . Martínez : The protest song was a mix of traditional and modern music, with the lyrics in Spanish and English. Writer 's mom immigrated to L.A. at 15 and went to college ; she could n't afford it today . Rising fees keep thousands of eligible students from realizing their dreams , she says .