More Parents Opting Out of California’s Public Schools
Where are all the children going? If parents are opting out of public schools, where are they sending their kids? Read More…
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Can Summer School & Tutoring Programs Address Learning Loss?
After the pandemic, we need to provide access to more academic hours and tutoring for struggling students. It’s time toRead 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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California’s English Learner Roadmap Is a Helpful Resource for Teachers
When immigrants bring their young children to the United States, they often hope for a wider range of opportunities whereRead More…
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We Can Close the Reading Achievement Gap By Prioritizing Reading at Home
Research shows that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their education. TheyRead More…
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We Need To Empower Our Multilingual Students
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the UnidosUS conference at the San Diego Convention Center. OneRead More…
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New Report Provides an Outline for Presidential Candidates to Address Racial Disparities in K-12 Education
From the multiple teacher strikes around the country to reports that prove our students are falling behind in their achievement,Read More…
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Public Schools Get Funding to Bridge the Achievement Gap
Serious steps must be taken to close the achievement gap and improve educational outcomes for our lowest-performing students. In SeptemberRead More…
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Let’s Give Homework a Purpose!
What is the purpose of homework? As an educator, I find myself having this conversation-turned-debate too often with colleagues andRead 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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