An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members
#notalone #wewantqualitynow An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members, I work for an organization that works to improve public schools,Read More…
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Your Neighborhood School Scored a 4 on Overall School Quality: Are You Excited About Sending Your Child to That School?
After researching my neighborhood schools on GreatSchools and on the California School Dashboard, would I be excited to learn thatRead More…
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We Can Dismantle the Opportunity Myth By Giving Our Students What They Need To Be Successful
The Opportunity Myth: the false belief that if students show up, if they do the work and get good grades,Read More…
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The Opportunity Myth Is Jeopardizing Our Students
A study conducted by The New Teacher Project (TNTP) gathered about 30,000 real student surveys, and it found that 94%Read More…
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No Thanks: Trump’s School Safety Commission Calls for Arming School Officials
When I envisioned my time in the classroom, I never imagined having to sit through a forum with a localRead 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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Kids Are Being Bullied to Death, But What Are Parents and Policymakers Doing About It?
You may have seen the viral video of Ohio dad, Matt Cox who made his 10-year old daughter walk 5Read More…
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CA School Dashboard Has Been Updated Again, But It’s Still Not an Optimal Tool for Many Parents
The California School Dashboard got another facelift recently and although it is a little easier to navigate (especially on aRead More…
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English Learners: How Do You Get Involved in Your Child’s Reclassification Process and Keep Your School Accountable?
When my mom enrolled me in a public school in East Los Angeles, she filled out a form called aRead More…
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Thurmond Wins Superintendent of Public Instruction Race: Charter School Supporters Brace for Fight
Believe it or not, votes are still being counted across the state, and the count has been updated daily sinceRead More…
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