To the Special Needs Mom: I Give You Permission To Be Weak
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A Single Father’s Reflection on Recognition Exclusion
Friday was Lily’s last day in 2nd Grade. A great accomplishment. There was a time when we did not knowRead 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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Do Tests Really Measure College Readiness?
Students are constantly being tested at school because testing determines their college readiness level — at least that’s what weRead More…
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Benjamin Franklin High School Wins the 2018-19 LAUSD Academic Decathlon
On Saturday, it was announced that Benjamin Franklin High School won the LAUSD 2018-19 Academic Decathlon. 55 schools with nine-memberRead More…
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Teachers Should Be Prepared To Confront the Socio-emotional Conditions That Their Students Face
Perhaps the biggest disconnect that takes place when young, typically white teachers are sent by programs like Teach For AmericaRead More…
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Feeling Angry with Recent Events? 3 Ways That You Can Be an Advocate
With all of the changes happening during the past week and a half, it might feel like we’re living inRead More…
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Mental Health Before Academic Success
After my onset of major depression, high school felt so pointless. I’m shocked and proud that I made it throughRead More…
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