YES to Bilingual College Parent Orientation
As the college move in date approaches quickly, my daughter and I continue to go through her dorm check offRead 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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Disparities in College Access WITHIN Schools
“AP classes are preparing me for college because they assign so many readings I know I will not pass ifRead 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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How a Discouraged High Schooler Got Game!
I met Leslie during a PE class at East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC), the school that we both attend.Read 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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Senior Boot Camp: An Immediate Solution to College Readiness
“I like the sense of urgency… It really does feel like a bootcamp except it’s to get ready for theRead More…
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