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…
Read More…Leticia Chavez-Garcia
Leticia Chavez-Garcia is a Mother, Grandmother, former Middle School Teacher, former Member of a School Board of Education and an Education Advocate for hundreds of parents and students in the Inland Empire. Having become a mother at 15, Leticia knows what it’s like to be a single mother trying to navigate the education system. Leticia received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Masters’ Degree in Education Technology from Cal State Fullerton in her 30’s. Leticia has used her knowledge and experience to help hundreds of families as an Education Advocate in the Inland Empire and currently works as an Education Specialist.
Posts by Leticia:
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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Fix Our Failing Schools Case Study 1: Castlemont High School in Assembly District 18 and Senate District 9
It would take me approximately 15 years to write about every single failing school in California, assuming I did soRead More…
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Why Aren’t We Being Honest About What Constitutes a Failing School in California?
There are 781 low performing schools in California, but not really, as the actual number of schools that are “lowRead More…
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Mental Health Month: Living with ADHD, 53 Years Deep
On daily living… My life literally consists of me making notes to myself on a regular, daily basis. Checking thingsRead More…
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Math Scores At All Time Low: Should We Rethink Common Core State Standards in Math?
Traditional Math: It was a simpler time. We all had the pee-chee folder with the 12X12 table for quick reference.Read More…
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Governor Intervenes in Charter School Bill Debate with AB 1505
It is being reported that Governor Gavin Newsom has intervened in the matter of Assembly Bill (AB) 1505. As youRead More…
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Champion for Kids and Schools, Abigail Medina Is running for Senate District 23
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board President, Abigail Medina, is running for Senate District (SD) 23 to fillRead More…
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California School Dashboard Mobile App is Now Available
The California Department of Education (CDE) has just released a mobile app for the California Dashboard. Now you can searchRead More…
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Is Anyone Going to Ask Presidential Candidates About Education?
I recently set aside several hours (which I will never get back) for two nights to endure, I mean watch,Read More…
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