Student of the Month Gives Me an Opportunity to Celebrate Student Success Each Month
At the end of every month, I have the honor of selecting one student as my “Student of the Month”Read More…
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I’m Redefining the “American Dream”
As the daughter of immigrants, I often find myself reflecting on what being an “American” means and whether or notRead More…
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Students Don’t Enroll in School to Make a Political Statement, They Go to Learn
My little brother is a ten year old who loves to create slime, play video games, and make friends. He’sRead More…
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Technology Coach Chronicles: How I Survived a Rough Start at a New School
My first year at my current job was extremely challenging. Yes, every job has its ups and downs, but letRead More…
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School To Prison Pipeline: New Report Shows LA School Police Heavily Involved in Policing Latinx and Black Students
We recently found a report that we wanted to share because it shows the extent that the Los Angeles SchoolRead More…
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Teachers Are #AlwaysLearning In Order To Better Serve Students
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because yourRead More…
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Rethinking Parent Workshops with Experiential Learning
As a teacher, one of the most consistent challenges for our school was parent engagement. While I recall sending homeRead More…
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You Might Not Be Fully Aware of Your Students’ Rights When It Comes to School Discipline
Did you know that as a parent of a child in the public school system, you and your child forfeitRead More…
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When Students Track Their Own Data, They Take Ownership of Their Learning and Progress
Data, data, data: a common buzzword in education. As a teacher, I am constantly thinking about my students’ data. HowRead More…
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To the Parents of English Language Learners: Thank You for Giving Your Children the Gift of a First Language
A few days ago, as I was sitting in a room of aspiring administrators going through introductions, I couldn’t helpRead More…
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