October 2021

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…

How Parents at New Academy Canoga Park are working Towards Building Better Mental Health Practices

I met NACP’s parent liaison, Vanessa, last year when I learned about the school. She deeply cares about spreading resourcesRead More…

by La Comadre

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…

by Leticia Chavez-Garcia

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…

by Myrna Castrejón

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…

by La Comadre

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…

by Alejandra Alonso