Watch Out for the Hypocrites Who Try to Dictate What Kind of Education Your Child Should Have
Look out for the Matt Damons of the world. You see them everywhere advocating for public schools, while they themselvesRead More…
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AB 221 Would Make It More Difficult for Our Schools To Have Effective, Diverse Teachers
It is in times like these that we must enlist help from all who are committed to the goal ofRead More…
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Informed Immigrant DACA Information
With the ongoing uncertainty around the future of DACA and renewals, Informed Immigrant is launching an effort beginning this JuneRead More…
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What Students and Parents Need to Know About the Transition from High School to College
For students and their parents, transitioning from high school to college is major shift that both have to adjust toRead More…
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Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans
As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…
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Meet Heather Repenning: An Everyday LAUSD Working Mom Running for School Board in District 5
Even though I have been covering this election for almost a year now, it seems as if it’s quickly comingRead More…
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Preparing to Parent a Middle School Student
It was a Thursday afternoon, and the kids had been getting out of school early all week. I was filledRead More…
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Be a Role Model with Intention
I recently had the privilege of celebrating my daughter Mailey’s 21st birthday. And at her birthday celebration, I got theRead More…
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There is No Shame in Having Your Child Repeat Kindergarten
Back in the day, and definitely in my day, kindergarten was a lot more relaxed. It was learning your colorsRead More…
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Why Are California Legislators Trying to Take Away High Quality Educational Options from Brown and Black Students?
On Wednesday, April 10th, I flew to Sacramento to attend the Assembly Education Hearing that was taking place that afternoon.Read More…
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