How One Brave San Marcos Mom Navigated the Special Education System
The State of California guarantees a free public education to youth through the completion of twelfth grade. Along with theRead More…
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Some Tips for Parents Who Have Kindergarteners Starting School This Fall
I have been an elementary school volunteer mother for several years, my time has mainly been dedicated to kindergarten classrooms.Read More…
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Don’t Be Intimidated: Engage With Your Professors in Office Hours
When I began my journey at UC Riverside, one of my anxieties was going to talk to my professor eitherRead More…
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Creating A Culture Of College Success Through Mentorship In Richmond
Any first generation college student can attest to the importance of mentorship in supporting them through the college years. ForRead More…
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Laker Fans Would Welcome an I Promise School in Los Angeles
If you want to see the difference between the haves and have nots of Los Angeles, go to a LakerRead More…
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3 Judge Panel Rules Against Trump’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions” Executive Order of January 25 2017, A Win For Our Communities
Last week, a three-judge panel of the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 against President Trump’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions”Read More…
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“I Promise Academy” Meets Students With Necessary Tools For Breaking Statistics
Earlier this week, an inaugural class of 240 third and fourth graders walked through the doors of the newly opened,Read More…
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LeBron James’ ‘I Promise School’ Is Restoring My Faith in Humanity
I am not a huge fan and follower of the NBA and basketball per se, however, I think we haveRead More…
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Meet Yazmin Mercado, First Generation College Student From Riverside County Headed to Cal Berkeley
Yazmin Olivia Mercado was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and aRead More…
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California Should Lead the Way For the Right to Literacy In Our Schools
Although students are required to attend school under compulsory school attendance laws, schools are not required to teach students toRead More…
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