Advocacy Alert: AB 1895 and AB 2477 Would Help California’s Undocumented Students
In our current political climate, it is critical that education advocates find ways to partner and support initiatives that areRead More…
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First Generation College Student Chronicles: A Letter to My Younger HS Graduate Self
Believe when they say, “You’re going to be ok.” You have just been given another four years to contemplate whatRead More…
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Advice for First-Generation College Students
College is both an exciting and intimidating place to be. As a first-generation college student, I oftentimes found myself inRead More…
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Why I Support Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor and Marshall Tuck for Superintendent of Public Instruction
I support kids first! That’s why. It’s true that there is another that supports kids in the race for GovernorRead More…
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An Open Memo to Secretary DeVos Who Displays Her Ignorance in Front of Congress About Immigration Enforcement and the Rights of Students
There is really no nice way of saying this. And I don’t really know who reads my work, but IRead More…
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Five Tips for High School Seniors Headed To College
Summer is an exciting time for students, especially graduating seniors. You’re moving into a new phase of your life, andRead More…
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Charter High Schools Are Top In California
A big congratulations is in order as US News & World Report released its 10 Top Ten High Schools inRead More…
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To Support Civic Engagement, Students Need Community In A Classroom
John Dewey wrote books that broke down his philosophies such as Democracy and Education, My Pedagogic Creed, and The SchoolRead More…
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Parent Perspective: How My Views Have Evolved on Standardized Tests
It’s testing time for California schools. Most of our children have just recently or will soon take the Smarter BalancedRead More…
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How Educators Can Show Support For the Mental Health Needs of Their Students
The realm of education continues to demand more and more of our students, as they prepare to enter a workforceRead More…
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