Rotten Apples: Teacher Arrests in California on the Rise
I recently wrote a piece titled, “Passing the Trash…”, in October. When I wrote the article, I signed up forRead More…
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Data Shows Charter School Growth in California, Giving Parents More Options for Their Children
Last week, a press release from The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) showed there is a growing parent demand forRead More…
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Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom’s Education Priorities
As the dust settled from Tuesday’s election, we continue to look ahead at how our new leaders might govern. GavinRead More…
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Hey #Idaho13, Keep the Apologies, Resign Now!
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them…” Maya Angelou By now we’ve all seen the images. FolksRead More…
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Students Don’t Enroll in School to Make a Political Statement, They Go to Learn
My little brother is a ten year old who loves to create slime, play video games, and make friends. He’sRead More…
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You Might Not Be Fully Aware of Your Students’ Rights When It Comes to School Discipline
Did you know that as a parent of a child in the public school system, you and your child forfeitRead More…
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What’s At Stake in the Race for Superintendent of Public Instruction: 6 Million Students
The future of six million students is at stake with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race taking place inRead More…
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All California High Schools Should Set Students Up for A-G Course Completion
Those infamous A-G requirements. It feels like all of us working in the education field often toss around the questionRead More…
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Protecting the Rights of All Students in LAUSD
I started the organization Parents with Exceptional Kids after I had my son. Through this non-profit, I am raising awarenessRead More…
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Some Districts Struggle to Find Funds for Basic Supplies, But DeVos is Considering Allowing Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Secretary DeVos never ceases to amaze me. I have been an education advocate for nearly two decades, and this latestRead More…
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