Curriculum for the schools was developed by committee with professor Edward Gonzáles acting as the head.
[3] In addition, a group called the Mexican American Education Council (MAEC) was formed to coordinate efforts to protest school segregation.
[4] Some people were critical of the actions taken by huelga schools and felt that the issue was motivated by racism against African Americans.
[8] Members of the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO) also volunteered to teach history and culture.
[9] Curriculum was planned by a committee headed by Edward Gonzáles, a professor at the University of Houston.