Combating the Pobrecito Syndrome
Sometimes in school, like in life, we encounter students who are having a hard time. Some of the problems canRead More…
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Clipper’s Star, Kawhi Leonard, Donates 1 Million Backpacks to Kids the Moreno Valley, Inglewood and Los Angeles School Districts
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference, or rather a million little things. Last week, Clippers starRead More…
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It’s Important for Teachers to Prioritize Relationships During the First Weeks of School
The first few weeks of school are a critical time to establish routines, expectations, and layout of your class. AsRead More…
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How To Teach Generation Smartphone
Students today make up a new generation of learners. Born into Generation Z, these students grew up using technology, smartphones,Read More…
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Rising High School Freshman Offers Advice for Students in Middle School
My daughter Esperanza is about to start the ninth grade at KIPP Navigate College Prep in San Jose, California. IRead More…
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#RealCollege: Reflections on Being the Only Latina in the Classroom
My first language is Spanish. I started elementary school not being able to communicate with other students or teachers. IRead More…
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LeBron’s I Promise School Where “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”
One year after opening, LeBron’s I Promise School is thriving. In just one year, ninety percent (90%) of the studentsRead More…
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How I Scored My First Paid Internship as a College Freshman
It’s a sunny Wednesday morning, and I’m sitting in Peet’s wondering how I got here. I would be lying ifRead More…
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Educating Eva: Comadre Returns to School to Earn H.S. Diploma
Education. What is it? What does it really mean? Each of us has our own journey and relationship with education.Read More…
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25 High School Girls Graduate From Summer Institute for Business and Leadership in Los Angeles
Last week 25 high school aged girls of color graduated from the Summer Institute for Business and Leadership, a programRead More…
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