Own the Morning: Setting Up Our Children For Success at School Before They Walk Into Class
“Can I just have five more minutes?” This question is asked by countless children all around the world. Frankly, itRead More…
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No Thanks: Trump’s School Safety Commission Calls for Arming School Officials
When I envisioned my time in the classroom, I never imagined having to sit through a forum with a localRead More…
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There Isn’t a District in CA Where Underserved Students are Performing at a Proficient Level
I write this blog having just come out of one of the most insightful conversations with a current high schoolRead More…
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How My Statistics Professor Made Me Reflect On Educators Who Care
As I sit here and take the deepest of breaths, feeling relieved that finals are over and I can focusRead More…
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Five Holiday Gift Ideas for Educators
During the holidays, a lot of parents think that getting a gift for their child’s teacher will benefit them byRead More…
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Fact Finder Report to Help Resolve the UTLA – LAUSD Dispute Largely Supports LAUSD
Among the findings is that LAUSD made a good faith offer to UTLA in September 2018. Among other things inRead More…
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Is LAUSD Broke? According to Budget Reports, the District is Headed for Insolvency
LAUSD filed a “qualified” certification in its First Interim Budget Report on December 11, 2018. A qualified certification means thatRead More…
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Kids Are Being Bullied to Death, But What Are Parents and Policymakers Doing About It?
You may have seen the viral video of Ohio dad, Matt Cox who made his 10-year old daughter walk 5Read More…
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UTLA Stages Large Protest at LAUSD Board Meeting, Forcing the Board to Shut Down the Meeting Completely
This last Tuesday, I attended the LAUSD board meeting to hear the School Performance Framework (SPF) presentation that was givenRead More…
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LAUSD Vice President Nick Melvoin Pens an OpEd that Needs to be Read
LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin has penned the following oped in the LA TImes that everyone needs to read. WeRead More…
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