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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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