Mother’s Day Tribute to My Mom Priscilla Salazar, RIP 1/12/2021
I was thinking of how fast our stories go. Once upon a time, we were born and then the storybookRead More…
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Interview with My Mom: A Teen Parent who Made Sure Her Children Got the Best Public School Education
For Mother’s Day, I interviewed my beautiful mama about what it was like for her to advocate for my educationalRead More…
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A Special Education Angel
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to acknowledge an exceptional teacher. As two moms with children in middle school, weRead More…
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I Appreciate Our KIPP Teachers
Dear KIPP Teachers, I want to express my appreciation for your excellent work teaching my children. Thank you for allRead More…
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3 Things Families Should Know About ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act)
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. ARPA will send $129 billionRead More…
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My Advice To Parents Is Don’t Settle
A couple of decades ago, my husband and I migrated to the United States with many hopes and dreams. WeRead More…
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My Autistic Daughter Has Brought Our Family Closer
My daughter is autistic. A year ago when I found out, my first feeling was fear. I had not feltRead More…
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Before Passing Judgement: Raising an Autistic Child
Today I saw a poster for the movie Dumbo, and it made me think about being a mother raising aRead More…
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Meet Veronica Guzman: Comadre Inspiradora for Autism Awareness Month
For mental health and family engagement expert Veronica Guzman, creating systems of support for families dealing with autism and additionalRead More…
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My Children: Why I Care About Education
I was recently asked what motivates me to care so much about education. My children were my first motivation toRead More…
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