Why Los Angeles Parents Are Standing up for Kids This Week
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Part 2, Exploring Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade’s Ideas:The Politics and Economics of Failure
In our previous blog, we explored Bay Area educator Dr. Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade’s claim that the urban education system in AmericaRead More…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Complete Your College Applications
Let’s face it, procrastination is a rite of passage for many students, and while it’s frequently done before exams, doingRead More…
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Hybrid Courses Make Sense For Students Who Are At Different Levels In the Same Classroom
One of the major issues with the traditional classrooms is the difference in learning speeds and techniques. One student mayRead More…
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Exploring Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade’s Ideas, Part 1: The Urban Education System Is Not Failing
Two years ago I had the privilege of meeting Jeffrey M. R. Duncan-Andrade. I was invited to take part inRead More…
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Study Suggests that Classroom Lectures Aren’t Very Effective, But My Students and I Love Them
Let’s just get it out of the way–I love lecturing in my classroom. My students love it as well. InRead More…
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Don’t Become an Unpaid Employee During Your Internship
When students consider applying for schools, loved ones or educators can counsel them to show more than academics, athletics, andRead More…
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Teachers Need To Learn About Trauma Informed Teaching
Professional development trainings tend to be hours filled with presentations about stale systems, pedagogical fads, or bureaucratic infomercials that resultRead More…
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Reality Check: Tips to Help You Adjust to Fall Semester at College
College life is often plagued with many misconceptions as to what even a single day may entail. While we mayRead More…
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Beyond Students, Late School Start Times Could Impact Parents and Transportation Budgets
California will become the first state in the nation to mandate later start times at most middle schools and highRead More…
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