Dealing with Depression as a Latino Teen in a Deeply Religious Household
Most of my teenage years were characterized by lethargic energy that only motivated me to take as many naps asRead More…
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Robel Espino is an education specialist assistant, worked as an after school instructor, and serves as a youth leader in his local church. A first-generation college graduate, Robel attended California State University, East Bay in Hayward, CA, and received a degree in English Literature. Robel is an Oakland native who received k-12 education in the cities of Oakland, San Pablo, and Richmond, CA. He is a husband, and a father of a four-year old.
Posts by Robel:
California Needs Free Early Childhood Education for All Children, Especially For Children in Low-Income Families
One of the first things my wife and I learned before our daughter was born is the importance of earlyRead More…
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Here’s How Parents can Keep Students Active and Safe Over Summer, in a Learning Environment
Summer vacation is approaching once again, and the main worry that comes with a nearly three-month vacation is that studentsRead More…
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If You Aren’t Reading at Home, It’s Hard To Expect Your Child To Have Good Reading Habits
I vividly remember the Scholastic book magazines that my elementary school teachers handed to me as Scholastic book orders cameRead More…
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Teaching Your Child How to Navigate a Bookstore is Important
I remember my first visit to a bookstore when I was 11 years old. My grandpa had received a BarnesRead More…
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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My Low Income HS Students Bust Their Butts, While Wealthy Parents Cheat To Get Their Children Into Prestigious Universities
Nearly 50 people nationwide have been charged with conspiracy to mail fraud and honest services mail fraud as a resultRead More…
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How Do You Trust Your Child’s Teacher?
I am both a parent and a teacher, so I find myself in an interesting place regarding parent trust towardsRead More…
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What “One Day at a Time” Has Taught My Students
It’s not often that people of color find an accurate representation of ourselves on television. This is why I’m confusedRead More…
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There Isn’t a District in CA Where Underserved Students are Performing at a Proficient Level
I write this blog having just come out of one of the most insightful conversations with a current high schoolRead More…
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