First Ever Latino Chancellor in Cal State History Appointed for 2021
Last week I read an announcement about the new Latino Chancellor for Cal State Universities. I’m currently a student atRead More…
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How I Fight For the Education I was Denied
I’m Marisol Guerra, a 36 year old Mexican American from the bay area. Growing up my family moved a lot,Read 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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Choosing One Program Over Another: Why Can’t STEM and Dual Language Immersion Programs Be Offered Together?
As I write this, my four-month-old son is practicing his vocal cords. He is learning how to create sounds, andRead More…
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Your School Environment is Yours: How I Made the Transition from Middle to High School
The transition from middle to high school is challenging for most, if not all students. Mine wasn’t any different. IRead More…
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Reality Check: Tips to Help You Adjust to Fall Semester at College
College life is often plagued with many misconceptions as to what even a single day may entail. While we mayRead More…
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Advanced Placement Courses And Their Tests Promote Rote Learning, Not Critical Thinking and Collaboration
Last year, I was asked to take on teaching AP English Literature and Composition to the 12th grade class. IRead More…
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Poor Test Scores in California Should Prompt Folks to Look Closely at Teacher Performance
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) state testRead More…
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College Corner: How To Write An Authentic Narrative for College Applications, Part 3
Students shouldn’t apply to schools simply based on the name or the perceived reputation of a college or university. WhileRead More…
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The Transition from the Life of a High School Student to a College Freshman
My headline and everything behind it is something new for students to understand and may take time to accept. EvenRead More…
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