#EducatorsAlwaysLearning: How AB 705 Helps Community College Students Avoid Redundant Remedial Courses
As a college advisor, I’m always learning from my students, college campus staff, and fellow colleagues. So it came asRead More…
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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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Is Oakland Ready for The Opportunity Ticket?
There has been a lot of chatter here in Oakland about public schools across the district potentially closing or mergingRead 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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Thank you Franklin McKinley School District for Renewing my Daughter’s School
A few years ago I was looking for schools for my daughters that would motivate and prepare them for theRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Amerika Sanchez, Principal and Education Advocate, Fights for Social Justice in San Francisco
Amerika Sanchez is a principal at Five Keys Charter Schools and Programs. The vision of Five Keys is to defineRead 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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What to Get Your College Student this Christmas
If you’re the parent of a college student, you know they’re difficult to shop for. Their taste is a littleRead More…
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