I Taught My Students About Institutionalized Racism & The Reactions Were Surprising
Over the last several weeks, I have been teaching a unit titled “Racial Profiling.” A broad overview for this unitRead More…
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Should I be Politically Neutral in My Classroom?
As I think back on my time sitting behind my desk in the classroom, I don’t remember any of myRead More…
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It’s Been 12 Years: Reflections from a Senior Class Teacher
The school year has begun, and I want to remind my seniors that, though a year of hard work liesRead More…
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Laker Fans Would Welcome an I Promise School in Los Angeles
If you want to see the difference between the haves and have nots of Los Angeles, go to a LakerRead More…
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I’m a Teacher and Our Latino Family Gives Scholarships To Students Every Year
The Cervantes Fund for Social Justice Annual Fundraiser Roaring ‘20s Casino Night, September 29, 2018. The Cervantes Fund for Social JusticeRead More…
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A Yes for SCOTUS Nominee Kavanaugh is a Yes for DeVos
We have all heard the old adage, “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”Read More…
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Does LULAC Represent Latinas/os in the United States?
The League of United Latin American Citizens – LULAC, founded in 1929, is having its annual national conference in Phoenix,Read More…
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Richmond Teachers Will Be Among the Highest Paid in Contra Costa County in 2018-2019 School Year
Richmond teachers’ salaries currently sit at the penultimate place among the school districts in Contra Costa County. At the sameRead More…
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The Hope and Redemption Team Gives Incarcerated Men An Opportunity to Heal and Grow
The Hope And Redemption team is made up of seven former California Life Prisoners that are now returning to sevenRead More…
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Our Children Don’t Read At Home Because We Don’t
I was a hypocrite to my students for a very long time. I stressed to them the importance of readingRead More…
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