What Strategy does Your High School use to Share College Access Opportunities?
I consider myself a teacher at heart but often find myself wearing different hats. In recent months, I have beenRead More…
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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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His Dream is to “Empower Homies”—Not Demonize Them
César A. Cruz of Oakland, California is one of TNTP’s 2016 Bridge Fellows. During his fellowship, César seeks to exploreRead 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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Parent Resource Guide:Back to School Information & Common Core
Recently, the Temecula Council PTA posted a really great resource for parents which was developed by The California PTA (CAPTA).Read 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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