Tips for Maintaining a Friendship with Someone on the Spectrum
There’s a misconception that individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) don’t like to make friends. The truth is that mostRead More…
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Public School Choice is at Risk in the California Legislature
With the growing number of teacher strikes across the country and particularly, in California, the arguments over charter schools haveRead More…
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LA County Supervisors Approve $17.4 Million to Address Mental Health Issues in Schools
After reports this week surfaced about the alarming rate of increased mental health challenges that children face, and an increaseRead More…
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Some Things You Can Do To Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Child suicides are up. So please parents, for the love of God, be all up in your kids business!
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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Parents Need to Know How a Bill Becomes Law in California
Do you know how a bill becomes law in California? Until a few years ago, I was not aware ofRead More…
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Early College Experiences Are Especially Important for Students of Color
As an educator, it is easy for me to lose sight of my larger mission while I get wrapped upRead More…
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AB 221 Won’t Address the Chronically Low Performing Schools in California, But It Will Worsen the Teacher Shortage
Tell me why we are having a conversation in the legislature about taking teachers and administrators out of “low-income” schools?Read More…
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Educational Leadership Series: How To Be a Transformational Leader
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend Teach For America’s 7th Annual School Leaders of Color ConferenceRead More…
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Heather vs. Jackie: Battle of the Unions in LAUSD Board District 5
A little over a week ago, I attended the first forum of the Board District 5 Special Election runoff. ThisRead More…
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