Where Your Child Sits in Class Impacts His/Her Learning
For the past two years, I have been working with students who have learning differences. I have learned a lotRead More…
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Every Child Needs Champions
I am often reminded of the power of advocacy through daily small moments. There are times when I find myselfRead More…
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The Rebel Tale Of The Freedom Fighter Who Helped Decolonize Mexico
Journalist. Protector of insurgents. Rebellion-financer. Los Guadelupes member. Historical icon. Here’s why the herstory of Leona Vicario can’t be forgotten. InRead More…
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As a Mom and an Educator, I Find the California School Dashboard to Be Lacking
The newly updated California School Dashboard was designed with the goal of supporting parents and community members in learning moreRead More…
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Chicano Walkout Leaders Honored in California State Assembly
This month has been busy for the alumni of the East LA Walkouts, also referred to as the Chicano WalkoutsRead More…
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El Rancho Unified Fires Military Bashing Teacher
You may recall that I wrote a piece about the teacher whose rant about the military went viral on socialRead More…
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A Fresno Mommy Rounding Up Parents to Help their Kids!
Here in the Fresno Unified District, the schools are at a very low level of learning with much to beRead More…
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Informed Immigrant
The past year has seen a drastic increase in arrests and deportations of undocumented individuals, the majority of whom haveRead More…
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My High School Could Have Done A Better Job Of Preparing Me For the Culture Shock of College
I graduated from a public high school in East Los Angeles almost nine years ago. Although my family had economicRead More…
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How My National Experience in Education Helped Create A New School in South L.A.
Growing up it was difficult to escape discussions about education. Whether it was homework projects at the time or theRead More…
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