Crime and Education:The Challenge of Teaching in the Inner City
As an idealistic first year teacher, I had many ideas about what my classroom and students would be like andRead More…
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Are You Seeing Red Flags for Autism? Learn Tips from La Comadre Lisette
I often get asked from friends, other parents, or concerned family members. What is autism? I have concerns with theRead More…
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A Teacher’s Absence Should not Equate to Wasted Instructional Time
A couple of months ago, I decided that it was time to go back into a formal role in aRead More…
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Giving Back: The Importance of Working in the Community You Grew Up In
Many people don’t go back to work in the community they grew up in, but doing so provides a specialRead More…
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November is College Application Month: Don’t Lose Focus
While we have all been consumed by the election these last couple of weeks, we cannot forget the importance ofRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Irma Vazquez Promoting Bilingualism through My Mochila
Irma Vazquez is a native Spanish-bilingual teacher who has over two decades of experience in the classroom. She has aRead More…
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This Election has Bruised our Students, We Must Facilitate the Healing Process
The recent presidential election has caused immense heartache and tremendous anxiety for many of us and the families we serve.Read More…
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It’s Time to Teach our Students About the Chicano Movement
Last night Donald Trump won, and today many of our beautiful brown youth might be feeling anxious and uncertain. InRead More…
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La Comadre Tips and Talking Points for Adults & Educators: Post-Presidential Election Results
Many of us are searching for the right words to help our children understand last night’s election results. Luckily forRead More…
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Why I Spent my Weekend Canvassing for Local Elections
This election year has been scandalous and stressful. The national presidential election has been in the news every single dayRead More…
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