Trump Administration Cuts Legal Aid and Recreational Activities for Unaccompanied Minors
The education of immigrant children has been at stake and scrutinized throughout the legal history of the United States. InRead More…
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A Single Father’s Reflection on Recognition Exclusion
Friday was Lily’s last day in 2nd Grade. A great accomplishment. There was a time when we did not knowRead More…
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Rockstar Dad: What I Learned About Vulnerability and What I am Teaching My Boys
Meet Luis. Luis is a painter, tattoo artist, masseuse, and a rock star dad to two young boys. Growing upRead More…
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The Governor’s Task Force Report on Charter Schools Does Not #FixFailingSchoolsFirst
This week we got to see the report provided by the team assembled by Governor Newson after the LAUSD teacherRead More…
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If You Aren’t Graduating High School On Time, Don’t Despair
It’s time for graduations, celebrations, and also sorrows. Many of our high school graduates are scared yet eager to startRead More…
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Open Letter: Why did you Vote Yes on AB 1505?
Note: AB 1505 gives local school districts sole authority to approve new charter schools and to consider how new schoolsRead More…
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There Is No Right Way To Become a Teacher: Reflections on My Teacher Training
As I finish up my fifth year teaching, I have been reflecting a lot on my journey as a teacher,Read More…
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Here’s How Parents can Keep Students Active and Safe Over Summer, in a Learning Environment
Summer vacation is approaching once again, and the main worry that comes with a nearly three-month vacation is that studentsRead More…
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Sentiments Run High As House of Representatives Passes Dream Act
Sentiments run high as millions of immigrants are given hope for a path to citizenship this week. The House ofRead More…
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Are Final Exams the Best Way to Assess Summative Knowledge?
The end of the academic year comes with tons of testing. Not only are there standardized state testing but alsoRead More…
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