How We Can Empower Girls Through Sports
At high schools across the country, sports are a big part of many students’ experiences. According to a study conductedRead More…
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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Early College Experiences Are Especially Important for Students of Color
As an educator, it is easy for me to lose sight of my larger mission while I get wrapped upRead More…
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My TFA Story and Why I Believe It Should Be Here to Stay
When I was growing up, I was fortunate to have some really awesome teachers. I had teachers who challenged me,Read More…
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1st Generation College Student? My Tips and Tricks!
People always ask, what is like to be a minority in college? Well, there are plenty of factors that makeRead More…
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Mrs. First Grade Teacher: Despite The Disservice You Provided, My Daughter Is Succeeding In College
My 20-year-old daughter, Mailey is in her 3rd year of college, and I’m very proud of her. When I thinkRead More…
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Benjamin Franklin High School Wins the 2018-19 LAUSD Academic Decathlon
On Saturday, it was announced that Benjamin Franklin High School won the LAUSD 2018-19 Academic Decathlon. 55 schools with nine-memberRead More…
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Many of My Students Suffer from PTSD, Making It More Difficult to Assess Academic Abilities
I have been working in education for four years, and in that relative short span of time, I have heardRead More…
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Quality Early Childhood Education: A Tool to Combat the Achievement Gap
As a high school English teacher, I often encounter students entering my class that are significantly below grade level. ThisRead More…
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Perspectives from the Inland Empire: How Income Impacts Student Learning Outcomes
As an aspiring educator who has worked in after school programs over the years, I have seen first hand thatRead More…
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