Summer Science: How I’m Teaching Kids to Love The Subject
Raise your hand if most of what you know about science came from Bill Nye, the Science Guy? If weRead More…
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Carlos Monzon is a native Angeleno who teaches in the heart of Los Angeles. After teaching in the private sector and later for KIPP LA’s Charter Schools, Carlos now teaches fourth-grade for LAUSD where he was awarded the district’s Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2017. Mr. Monzon is also an adjunct professor at his alma mater Cal State University Northridge. His research studies focuses on innovative ways to increase engagement and achievement across the curriculum. He is passionate about closing the achievement gap of inner-city youth through his work inside and outside of the classroom.
Posts by Carlos:
Our Teachable Moment
Like so many of us right now, we are glued to our phones reading every news headline we find. JustRead More…
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Own the Morning: Setting Up Our Children For Success at School Before They Walk Into Class
“Can I just have five more minutes?” This question is asked by countless children all around the world. Frankly, itRead More…
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Laker Fans Would Welcome an I Promise School in Los Angeles
If you want to see the difference between the haves and have nots of Los Angeles, go to a LakerRead More…
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A Yes for SCOTUS Nominee Kavanaugh is a Yes for DeVos
We have all heard the old adage, “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”Read More…
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Our Children Don’t Read At Home Because We Don’t
I was a hypocrite to my students for a very long time. I stressed to them the importance of readingRead More…
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Education Reform in Mexico is Threatened
Would you buy a new clock before you knew whether or not it was simply the batteries that needed changing?Read More…
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Expecting More From Our Schools So Students Aren’t Left Waiting for Guidance
No one wanted to ever receive that faded yellow slip that meant you had to go see Mr. V. ThoughRead More…
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