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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Governor Brown Vetoed the ACT/SAT Administration in Classrooms Bill
Seeing the trend in a record number of colleges and universities dropping the SAT/ACT essay requirement, Governor Jerry Brown vetoedRead More…
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Highlighting Yvonne M. Estrada for Hispanic Heritage Month
Yvonne M. Estrada is impressive. Born in Montebello and brought up in Pico Rivera, Yvonne is an arresting, heroic figure,Read More…
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What’s At Stake in the Race for Superintendent of Public Instruction: 6 Million Students
The future of six million students is at stake with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race taking place inRead More…
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LAUSD Strike Update: Mediation Continues in LAUSD Strike Threat
Last week, LAUSD and the teachers union, UTLA, met to discuss various items that are at issue in an effortRead More…
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Los Angeles Now Has a Common Application System For Charter Schools
Parents and caregivers choosing to exercise school choice have hurdles to go through. Making good choices for our children isn’tRead More…
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Rocketship Fuerza Teaches Students That They Are Never Too Young To Advocate for Their Community
On September 19, 2018, my daughter’s school, Rocketship Fuerza, had its first public hearing regarding its renewal for the school’sRead More…
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It’s Been 12 Years: Reflections from a Senior Class Teacher
The school year has begun, and I want to remind my seniors that, though a year of hard work liesRead More…
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Mama, Latina, and Organizer Myrna Castrejón To Lead California Charter Schools Association
At La Comadre, we are proud to announce that Myrna Castrejón has been selected to lead the California Charter Schools AssociationRead More…
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Public Charge Rule: Trump Administration Plans to Deny Legal Status to Immigrants Who Use Public Assistance
On Saturday, September 22, the Trump administration proposed refusing green cards to immigrants who have used public benefits for theirRead More…
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