Schools That Receive Federal Funds Must Follow Federal Law
Thus sayeth Betsy DeVos. Fourteen times to be exact. But what does it mean? DeVos recently went before a SenateRead More…
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Credible Diplomas, Not 100% Graduation, Should be LAUSD’s Goal: Guest Commentary
As Originally Published: LA Daily News, written by Nadia Diaz Funn It’s graduation season, and Los Angeles Unified School DistrictRead More…
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From Prison to Graduation: I Earned it, But Could I Own it?
Sometimes it is hard to celebrate yourself. Maybe you feel like an imposter. A fake. Like you don’t deserve it.Read More…
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UTLA Stirs The Pot
After the most expensive school board race in history, we are left with the winners Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin,Read More…
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She Wrangled Her Prison Trauma, Today is a Blogger and is Working on Her Master’s Degree
Originally published in: Hoy Los Angeles The dark and isolated days away from people destroyed her; and a mass ofRead More…
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A Strong School Culture Can Be the Secret Ingredient to a Successful School
Often, school culture is blended in with “school climate,” yet they both constitute and play different roles in a school’sRead More…
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Antonio Villaraigosa Gaining Ground In Race To Governor
The race for Governor of California is moving quickly across California. There is quite a field of candidates. A newRead More…
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LAUSD: Why is Student Punishment and Segregation happening at Palms Magnet Middle School?
Last week La Comadre received a report from a parent whose child who is enrolled at Palms Magnet Middle SchoolRead More…
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Four Educators of Color Will Seek Approval for 3 New Charter Schools at LAUSD’s Board Meeting
During next Tuesday’s LAUSD regular board meeting, four men of color will petition to open three new charter schools inRead More…
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Teacher’s Corner: The Battle Between Being Nice and Strict in the Classroom
As I become more aware of my surroundings, and myself, it becomes clear that a uniform way of behaving doesRead More…
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