Teacher Perspective: How I Hope California Implements the Every Student Succeeds Act
Earlier this month, the California Department of Education officials came to an agreement on how the state would abide byRead More…
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It’s More than Just a College Sweater
As Originally posted Dianalamaestra.com I couldn’t help but remember a defining moment in the relationship between my dad and myself whenRead More…
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Affordable Summer Programs for East Bay Kids
Summer is around the corner. For my children, it’s an exciting time as they anxiously await the end of theRead More…
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Education Reform Is Real, and It’s The Reason I Chose To Become A Teacher
The political education landscape in the United States is filled with politicians claiming to understand what kids in schools allRead More…
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Court Rules in Favor of DACA Again
On Tuesday evening, the federal district court in DC found that the Trump administration’s termination of DACA was unlawful. U.S.Read More…
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I’m A Bay Area Mom Who Challenged My Child’s School in Court Over His Individual Education Plan and Won
When my daughter and son began preschool, I felt my first hurdle to being involved at their school was communicationRead More…
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Bay Area Luchadora: Dr. Michelle Seijas Is Committed to Creating a Pipeline of Educational Leaders of Color
Michelle Seijas is the Oakland Executive Director of Surge Institute, whose mission is to educate and develop leaders of colorRead More…
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Is College The Only Option for a Successful Career?
I have always questioned whether college is the exclusive path to a successful career. The answer is fully dependant onRead More…
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Near-Peer Mentoring Is Helping KIPP Bay Area Alumni Through College and Beyond
At KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program), our goal is to support students on their journey to and through college. MyRead More…
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How Bay Area Schools Can Better Serve Students With Intensive Special Education Needs
There are many characteristics that differentiate charter schools from district-run schools. From funding, to the enrollment processes, to academic performances,Read More…
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