My Rocketship Education Planted Seeds for my Future
I attended Rocketship when it first opened in 2007. My mom was a single mother of 3 who worked sixRead More…
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These 25 Mobile Apps Can Help Your Students Get Excited about Learning
Education apps help students practice what they learn in school in fun and creative ways. Let’s encourage children and youngRead More…
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Following FDA Approval, California Students Ages 5-11 Will Require Covid-19 Vaccination
Governor Newsom, who recently survived a recall challenge, has now expanded the mandate on Covid-19 vaccinations for California’s enrolled students.Read More…
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Two Charter Public Schools, One Mission: Latino Academic Excellence Examines Best Practices at Two High Performing Charter Schools
As this year’s Latino Heritage Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on my own Latina roots andRead More…
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After 2 Decades of Advocacy, California Will Finally Require Ethnic Studies in High Schools
California officially becomes the first state to require Ethnic Studies for high school graduation. Governor Newsom previously declined to signRead More…
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How Rocketship Schools Gave us an Academic Community
I’m the mother of a son with special needs. Alejandro is restless, but also has a lot of fun andRead More…
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How Working on My Mental Health Empowered me to Share my Story with You
The past few years have been a roller coaster for my mental health. I’ve lived between gaining independence, isolating myself,Read More…
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How In-Person Learning Can Positively Impact Students with Special Needs
As the parent of a student with Special Needs, I have a lot of mixed feelings about my son attendingRead More…
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How California is Leading the Way in Advancing Racial Equity at Colleges and Universities
The Campaign for College Opportunity, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring students have equitable opportunities in pursuing higher education, hosted aRead More…
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Culture and Education Come Together in new PBS Kids show Alma’s Way
Last week, PBS KIDS premiered the new animated series Alma’s Way, by Fred Rogers Productions. The series is created byRead More…
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