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August 2016

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by Brittany Packnett

Tired of the Polarization? Education Leaders of Color Lead a Third Way

I’ve long been frustrated with just how much time we spend arguing in education. We’ve become stubborn in our beliefsRead More…

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by Education Trust West

Results of the 2015-16 Smarter Balanced Assessments in California

The results on California’s Common Core-aligned Smarter Balanced assessments give us a look at how our schools and districts areRead More…

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by Brenda Benitez

Dual-Language Programs Reconsidered in California

Students learning English benefit greatly from bilingual education programs. In addition to gaining valuable language skills, studies show that studentsRead More…

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by Alma Renteria

Accepted to College! Now, How do I Pay the Bill?

I am often reminded that the challenge is not always getting my students accepted to college. The challenge is helpingRead More…

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by Brenda Benitez

Olympic Runner Gives Back to her Community

Growing up, Brenda Martinez couldn’t afford running shoes. Today, the 28-year-old runner is headed to the Olympics, competing with theRead More…

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by Brenda Benitez

How Puppets, Books and Cooking Made a Summer of Learning for My Little Sister

After a nearly hour-long commute home, I walk into the living room and sit down next to my little brotherRead More…

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by Maria Elena Morales

San Diego’s First Annual Community Graduation Celebration: Graduation in the Barrio

“The purpose of this event was to celebrate the academic accomplishments of historically underrepresented, first generational, financially-disadvantaged students from underservedRead More…

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by Monica Luna Gonzalez

Can a Cluttered Room Have an Impact On Your Children’s Concentration?

Although you might not think so, the clutter in your children’s bedroom can have a direct affect on their abilityRead More…

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by Brenda Benitez

It’s Time to Spend More Money on Schools than we do on Prisons

Secretary of Education John B. King wrote an op-ed for Education Week that highlights a disturbing trend: We invest farRead More…

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by Brenda Benitez

Greater Diversity in California’s K-12 History Curriculum

In just a few years, our children will begin to learn more about their history and see themselves reflected inRead More…

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