College Corner: How I Prepare for Back To School
The academic school year is back, and I hope all of you enjoyed your summer. While this time of yearRead More…
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Sausalito: A Lesson in School Desegregation
The city of Sausalito has provided us with a recent example of state mandated desegregation, something that has not beenRead More…
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LeBron’s I Promise School Where “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”
One year after opening, LeBron’s I Promise School is thriving. In just one year, ninety percent (90%) of the studentsRead More…
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When You Say “Poor” Kids Can (Blank) Just As Well As “White” Kids, What Are You Really Saying?
Let’s unpack this Joe Biden faux pas. Presidential candidate (and alleged frontrunner) spoke in De Moines, Iowa this week atRead More…
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SJUSD, Stop Bullying Your Students and Community and Open Promise Academy
Promise Academy was supposed to be a small, free TK-8th grade public school in San Jose. It was the dreamRead More…
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Challenging Teacher Tenure: Parents Should Have Access to Teacher Evaluations
As a parent and advocate, I want access to the evaluations for my child’s instructors. It’s time to open upRead More…
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Some Resources for Children with “Hidden Disabilities”
Schools are meant to provide an educational foundation for students of all ages and backgrounds. This is the place whereRead More…
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Bulletproof Back to School Gear: Costly, but Potentially Life Saving
With all of the shootings that we are experiencing as a country, there is an increased demand for bulletproof merchandiseRead More…
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How I Scored My First Paid Internship as a College Freshman
It’s a sunny Wednesday morning, and I’m sitting in Peet’s wondering how I got here. I would be lying ifRead More…
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A Horrific First Day of School: ICE Raids in Mississippi
The first day of school is often a day filled with excitement, pride, and happiness in which students get readyRead More…
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