Quality Early Childhood Education: A Tool to Combat the Achievement Gap
As a high school English teacher, I often encounter students entering my class that are significantly below grade level. ThisRead More…
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Let’s Give Homework a Purpose!
What is the purpose of homework? As an educator, I find myself having this conversation-turned-debate too often with colleagues andRead More…
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The Charter Cap is NOT the Answer, We Need to #FixFailingSchoolsFirst
The charter vs. traditional district school debate has been a priority topic in education for way too long. I haveRead More…
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Why Parents Want Options: It is time to Highlight Real Issues in our System
I once attended a panel in Los Angeles where members of the community came together to hear from public charterRead More…
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An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members
#notalone #wewantqualitynow An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members, I work for an organization that works to improve public schools,Read More…
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Your Neighborhood School Scored a 4 on Overall School Quality: Are You Excited About Sending Your Child to That School?
After researching my neighborhood schools on GreatSchools and on the California School Dashboard, would I be excited to learn thatRead More…
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Governor Newsom Announces Shift in Control of Juvenile Justice System
With the new wave of politicians sworn into office this month, the United States has been buzzing with political headlinesRead More…
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Student Memories: Having Three Teachers for One Class in One Year
Every once in awhile, I like to think back on my experience as a high school student. Shuffling through myRead More…
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Self-Advocacy: Elise Duarte Shares Her Experience About Being Bullied and Finding Success at a Non-Public School
We are chatting with Elise Duarte for School Choice Week. She is a student who requires special education to accessRead More…
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Bay Area Cities Come Together To Support Federal Workers Without a Paycheck
Thousands of federal employees in the Bay Area continue to live without a paycheck as we endure the longest governmentRead More…
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