California Needs Free Early Childhood Education for All Children, Especially For Children in Low-Income Families
One of the first things my wife and I learned before our daughter was born is the importance of earlyRead More…
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Why I’m Choosing To Keep Teaching After My Two Year TFA Commitment
I have vivid memories of new teachers joining my school families and then saying goodbye to them only a fewRead More…
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We Need to Encourage Our Schools to Embrace Multilingualism
I recently went to Europe for two weeks to celebrate my honeymoon. My husband and I visited Lisboa and PortoRead More…
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Why I Became a Parent Leader
To tell you why I became a parent leader, first I need to explain why I had no other option.Read More…
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Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Joins With LAUSD Leaders and Housing Authority To #KeepFamiliesTogether
Students need stability in order to thrive. Unfortunately, young scholars in the highest-need communities often face some of the greatestRead More…
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Valedictorian Used Her Privilege and Her Platform to Call Out Her Failing High School
Nataly Buhr is the valedictorian of San Ysidro High School in San Diego, California. On June 6th, Nataly’s speech duringRead More…
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My Student Questioned My Disdain For Mathematics, and She Was Correct to Do So
At the start of this past school year, I shared with my students the story of my multiple failures inRead More…
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A Note to the Class of 2019: Some Advice As You Begin Your Next Educational Journey
Dear Class of 2019, Congratulations, you did it! You made it through thirteen years of education. From your awkward middleRead More…
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After Learning How to Be An Effective Parent Leader, I Took Another Parent Under My Wings
I want to share my journey with you in hopes that it can inspire other parents who want to becomeRead More…
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Too Many Students Are Not Passing My Course
Lately, I am encountering a recurring issue with the structures for success at our school; namely, too many seniors areRead More…
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