College Senior and Daughter of Undocumented Immigrants on Coming Together During a Trump presidency
Like many college students, I felt scared and betrayed by the election of Donald Trump. I am the daughter ofRead More…
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Latinos Make the Strongest Gains in Applications to UC for Fall 2017
A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that the University of California, the flagship institution in the Golden State,Read More…
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California Schools to Remain Safe Havens for Students and Parents
On Wednesday, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, issued an extremely important statement from the Department of Education.Read More…
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Nestor Torres Re-Imagines Lotería with Latinos in Sonoma County
Many Mexican families can recall playing at some point in their lives La Lotería. It wasn’t until recently that IRead More…
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Lynwood Unified: Recipient of two Golden Bell Awards and Committed to Continued Progress
I grew up and attended school in Lynwood, the same community I now represent as School Board President. After graduatingRead More…
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Not All Educational Leaders Are Formally Educated
Our parents are our first teachers, encouraging our first tentative steps while grasping our hands to steady us, and asRead More…
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I Joined TFA to Be a Part of the Movement Rather than a Critic of It
Whenever I have the opportunity to share about myself, I always scan the room before sharing that “I am aRead More…
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Chronically Poor Performing Schools say “Keep your Stinking $3.75 Million Dollars!”
According the the Los Angeles Times, these four LAUSD schools recently voted to reject substantial funding for their schools afterRead More…
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Parents Can Foster Positive Mindsets with the Power of “YET”
I want my son to be happy, confident in his abilities, and confident that he can improve on his weaknesses.Read More…
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Positive Parent Engagement: Tips from a School Administrator
Schools play an instrumental role in parental involvement and engagement in schools. The level of engagement depends on how muchRead More…
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