It’s One Thing to Promote College Access, It’s Another to Make Sure Students Complete Their Degrees
College access is not a thing of the past, nor has it been solved. While we may be seeing moreRead More…
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Why I Start the School Year with SMART Goals
Going back to school provides a fresh start for both teachers and students. When planning for the new school year,Read More…
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Educators and Parents: ‘The Hate U Give’ Is Worth Reading
I’d like to consider this a public service announcement, one that I strongly believe is a call to action forRead More…
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Thanks to Rocketship Discovery Prep, My Daughter’s First Week of Middle School at Kipp Heritage Went Smooth
The transition from elementary school to middle school can be quite overwhelming for a student, and quite frankly, for theRead More…
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Just Do It: How Colin Kaepernick Embodies the Impact of Culturally Responsive Teaching
My eyes lit up when I first saw Nike’s new ad campaign shining a light on Colin Kaepernick’s journey andRead More…
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Letters to Parents and Families: How I Start Engaging Families at the Start of the School Year
As I sat in my classroom and wrote my class syllabus this summer, it became clear that teaching involves aRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Meet Ariana Aparacio, DACAmented and Headed to Harvard
In college, Ariana Aparicio created a support group for AB 540 students because there was nothing available to them withRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Meet Hilda Maldonado, the Highest Ranking Latina in LAUSD
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest school district in the United States. However, it serves theRead More…
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Ring in The New School Year by Communicating Belief in Your Students
The new school year can be a source of great excitement, but it can also bring great anxiety for manyRead More…
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I Wish That All Schools Welcomed Children Like JFK Elementary School in Riverside Does for the First Day
As parents, it is important to motivate our children to be excited about starting a new school year, but seeingRead More…
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