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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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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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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Candidate Q&A: José Magaña Running To Represent Area 2 on the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees
It is important to have dedicated and passionate members on a school board district, leaders who will really fight andRead More…
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Should I be Politically Neutral in My Classroom?
As I think back on my time sitting behind my desk in the classroom, I don’t remember any of myRead 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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Luchadora Profile: Meet Julissa Arce, Nationally Best Selling Author, Formerly Undocumented Goldman Sachs VP, Turned Advocate for Social Justice
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’d like to introduce to all of our comadres the phenomenal luchadora, Julissa Arce.Read More…
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Passing the Trash: Why Sexual Predators Are Still Allowed To Teach in Our Schools
A Senate Bill quietly died in the dead of night in Sacramento, California sometime in the spring of 2018. SenateRead More…
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Speak Their Names-How Montgomery Reignited My Commitment to Education Activism
Our mothers. Our husbands. Our daughters. Our sons. Our brothers. Our sisters. Our people. Stolen.Terrorized. Beaten. Maimed. Imprisoned. Raped. Tortured.Read More…
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Seeking Student Leaders: Three Ways Young People Can Get Involved In The Political Process
With the level of buzz and horrific timelines that cloud our news recently, people all around the United States areRead More…
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