Will President Trump Throw DACA Recipients Under the Bus?
Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is hanging by a thread under the Trump administration this week. The Obama eraRead More…
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Not all Teachers Are Students’ Cheerleaders
My High school Sophomore teacher told our class that only half of us were going to graduate high school andRead More…
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We Need to Expose Our High School Students to Colleges and Universities that Are Outside of Their Comfort Zone
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip with my little brother, Eduardo.Read More…
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Major School Violations: How To Get To The Root Of The Problem
The Dean of Students usually has a negative depiction, they are usually cast as the mean, unforgiving disciplinarian on campus.Read More…
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Why We Need to Understand Adol-ESSENCE to Learn from the Adolescent Mind
According to Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, and the author of theRead More…
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Schools Need to Balance Playtime and Physical Activity with Academic Demands
With the increasing demands to meet standards of achievement, schools have been trending in their decrease of recess time sinceRead More…
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Say Goodbye to Your College Freshman with a Taco Tour
The mini fridge, toiletries and school supplies are all stacked up, taking up space somewhere in your home, waiting forRead More…
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Three Ways You Can Support a Teacher During Back-to-School Season
My favorite time of the year as a student was always the end of summer leading into the fall. WhileRead More…
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Give Us a Second Chance: Ban the Box on College Applications
Prior to my incarceration, I was oblivious to the collateral consequences a person faces upon their release from prison andRead More…
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Dear High School Teacher Who Tried to Discourage Me from Applying to UCLA, I’m a BRUIN Now!
To My 12th Grade High School Teacher, At the start of college application season during senior year, I told youRead More…
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