My Voice as a Charter Alum is Undeniable
Students from my community of West Contra Costa are often denied the opportunity for achievement because they are thought ofRead More…
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State Plans for ESSA May Leave Behind the Most Vulnerable Students
States are in the process of submitting plans to carry out the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and they areRead More…
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Being a Poor College Student and Asking For More
Growing up, my parents embedded this ideology that I should be happy and grateful for what I have. My MotherRead More…
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What Qualities Are Parents Looking For In a School Teacher?
Wondering who your child’s teacher will be the following year is nerve-racking. Recently I spoke with friends, and they confirmedRead More…
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Those We Demonize and Condemn
“Get your brother out before he is six feet underground.” I went back home a few weeks ago. My firstRead More…
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Immigration Raids And Trump Era Policies Prompt Extreme Protections: California Values Act SB54
On Monday, Senate Bill 54, also known as the California Values Act of 2017, passed in the Senate 27-12. ItRead More…
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Why California Celebrated César E. Chávez Day
Here’s something you may not know about César Chávez Day. César Chávez Day (March 31) was established 17 years agoRead More…
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Our Students’ Bilingualism Is an Asset, Not a Deficit
If ever there were reason to rejoice over a standardized test, this is the time. Let me explain. I overseeRead More…
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