Chula Vista Elementary School District Helps Students With Social Emotional Learning
Last month I had the privilege of attending a parent training at the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which wasRead More…
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Melissa Cota is a Freelance Writer and long time education advocate, who has worked as a Reading Coach, Tutor, and High School Teacher. She grew up attending Chula Vista schools including Kellogg Elementary, Castle Park Middle and Castle Park High. She went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and now hopes to positively affect the Chula Vista Elementary School District through involved parenting.
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Chula Vista Elementary School District Hosts 5th Annual Parent Academy
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Chula Vista Elementary School District hosted its 5th Annual Parent Academy. The Parent AcademyRead More…
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Otay Elementary Falcons to Dance at San Diego State Basketball Game
Heartlight San Diego, which is a program of California Fitness Fun (CFF), a non-profit organization, is hosting Dance Classes atRead More…
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Combating the Pobrecito Syndrome
Sometimes in school, like in life, we encounter students who are having a hard time. Some of the problems canRead More…
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Bullets and Knives Found at Otay Elementary School, Parents Question School Leadership
We, as parents, have the right to know when the safety of our children has been jeopardized, and Otay ElementaryRead More…
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We Need To Empower Our Multilingual Students
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the UnidosUS conference at the San Diego Convention Center. OneRead More…
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Parental Action Needed: 48% of Students at Otay Elementary Read Below Grade Level
I cried at Back to School Night yesterday at Otay Elementary. It was one of those adult cries that bringsRead More…
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How Gentrification Hurts Students
My middle school child is a gifted, honor roll student who prepared for middle school. She took two different tests.Read More…
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Racial Disparities in Education? New Report from the Center For American Progress Disappoints Me
On July 2, 2019, the Center for American Progress released a report, stating that: “The Next President’s Education Agenda MustRead More…
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Preparing to Parent a Middle School Student
It was a Thursday afternoon, and the kids had been getting out of school early all week. I was filledRead More…
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