Don’t Say “No” For Others
I still remember the first time I sat down and considered my options for graduate programs. As confident as IRead More…
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In Public Education, a Culture of Respect — Not Fear — Must Permeate All Levels
Growing up in Los Angeles, we had no choice but to attend the elementary, middle and high schools that weRead More…
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Semillas Calls for Freedom from Fear in Schools
The appointment of Donald Trump as president-elect of the republic of the United States has caused youth and their familiesRead More…
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Post Election: The Voices of Our Comadritas Need to be Heard
It has been really upsetting to see the posts all over social media during the past few weeks in theRead More…
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Literacy and Access to Books Need to be a Priority in Our Schools
In my first year of teaching, I had two bookcases in my 4th grade classroom. I was excited to buildRead More…
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Put Your Own House in Order: The Vicious and Unfair Attacks of Public Charter Schools
The recent pernicious attacks on charter schools are completely unfair and unfounded. Charter schools are not the enemy! Teachers areRead More…
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How an Engaged Mom Made a Difference in her Daughter’s Life
My mom is both my best friend and my biggest source of motivation. Who I am today is a directRead More…
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I Don’t Want the Smartest Kid, I Want the Hardest Working One
The first round of parent teacher conferences recently wrapped up at my school in South Los Angeles. After the lastRead More…
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Recognizing You Are a Good Mommy: Underneath the Mommy Guilt
Becoming a mother is like being labeled a superhero over night. We try to be perfect and handle it all.Read More…
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Educator’s Perspective: How Trump’s Victory Has Inspired My Students to Act
The last week has been everything but ordinary. As much as it pains many to accept it, Donald Trump isRead More…
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