Valedictorian Used Her Privilege and Her Platform to Call Out Her Failing High School
Nataly Buhr is the valedictorian of San Ysidro High School in San Diego, California. On June 6th, Nataly’s speech duringRead More…
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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:
A Single Father’s Reflection on Recognition Exclusion
Friday was Lily’s last day in 2nd Grade. A great accomplishment. There was a time when we did not knowRead More…
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The Governor’s Task Force Report on Charter Schools Does Not #FixFailingSchoolsFirst
This week we got to see the report provided by the team assembled by Governor Newson after the LAUSD teacherRead More…
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California Lawmakers Participate in the Legislative Slaughter of Charter Schools
It was quite a shameful display at the Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday with a handful of strong and courageousRead More…
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Watch Out for the Hypocrites Who Try to Dictate What Kind of Education Your Child Should Have
Look out for the Matt Damons of the world. You see them everywhere advocating for public schools, while they themselvesRead More…
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Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans
As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…
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There is No Shame in Having Your Child Repeat Kindergarten
Back in the day, and definitely in my day, kindergarten was a lot more relaxed. It was learning your colorsRead More…
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Ignoring the Failing Schools in Her District, Senator Durazo Authors Anti-Charter Bill
I used to have respect for labor leader Maria Elena Durazo. I mean she endured all the scandals that herRead More…
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LA County Supervisors Approve $17.4 Million to Address Mental Health Issues in Schools
After reports this week surfaced about the alarming rate of increased mental health challenges that children face, and an increaseRead More…
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Some Things You Can Do To Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Child suicides are up. So please parents, for the love of God, be all up in your kids business!
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