It’s College Application Season and #FirstGen Students Need Affirmation
As a high school senior, I spent the majority of my time stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with the college applicationRead More…
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Reflections of a San Diego Educator on the Temporary Closure of the U.S.-Mexico Border
The alert arrived on my phone slightly after noon on Sunday, US-Mexican Border closed. My heart sunk for many reasons.Read More…
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Secretary DeVos Proposes Controversial Sexual Harassment Changes on College Campuses
As a teacher, I have the joy to witness my students on their path to college and their careers, allRead More…
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Rotten Apples: Teacher Arrests in California on the Rise
I recently wrote a piece titled, “Passing the Trash…”, in October. When I wrote the article, I signed up forRead More…
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Data Shows Charter School Growth in California, Giving Parents More Options for Their Children
Last week, a press release from The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) showed there is a growing parent demand forRead More…
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ELECTION UPDATE: Superintendent of Public Instruction
Currently, there is only a 1808 vote differential in the hotly and highly contested race for California’s Superintendent of PublicRead More…
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Remembering Antonio Gonzalez: We Have Lost a Latino Giant
The Latino community has lost a giant. Antonio Gonzalez, President of Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) and theRead More…
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Race for Superintendent of Public Instruction Still Too Close to Call
Most other races were ether called on the night of the election, including the Governor’s race which was actually calledRead More…
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California Fires Are a Reminder That We Need To Get Real About Teaching Students About Climate Change
In the Los Angeles region, we are once again dealing with wildfires and the poor air that accompanies these increasinglyRead More…
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Teachers Who Wore Racist ‘Mexican’ Costumes in Idaho Returning to Classroom
What is happening to our world? Last week at Middleton Heights Elementary School in Middleton, Idaho, a group of elementaryRead More…
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