Preparing to Parent a Middle School Student
It was a Thursday afternoon, and the kids had been getting out of school early all week. I was filledRead More…
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Building a Bridge from the Class to My Home: KIPP 101 and KIPP 201 Orientations
I want to thank the entire KIPP Heritage team, the teachers especially for giving parents tips to help our KIPPstersRead More…
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Is Oakland Ready for The Opportunity Ticket?
There has been a lot of chatter here in Oakland about public schools across the district potentially closing or mergingRead More…
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LeBron James’ ‘I Promise School’ Is Restoring My Faith in Humanity
I am not a huge fan and follower of the NBA and basketball per se, however, I think we haveRead More…
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New School Year, New Transitions: Some Helpful Tips for Parents Sending Their Students to High School This Fall
As the new school year approaches, it provides an opportunity to think about school transitions. Interestingly, as a parent, theRead More…
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Charter School Mom Perspective: CTA’s Latest Radio Ad Stretches the Truth About Non-Profit Charter Schools
I’m both a charter and private school mom, and one of the reasons why I sought out non-traditional schools forRead More…
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California STEM School Proposal Up For Vote
You may have heard rumblings here and there about a bill that is making its way through the Assembly inRead More…
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At KIPP Corazón Academy, All You Need is Revolutionary Love
KIPP LA will open its fourteenth school, KIPP Corazón Academy, in South Gate this coming 2017-18 school year for kindergartenRead More…
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What Pro-Equity Advocates in California Can Learn From Their Wins in LAUSD
When the ballots were finally tallied in the early morning hours on Wednesday, those of us who work for educationalRead More…
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No One Kept Track of Me: Why This Father Supports School Choice
There wasn’t a clear path to educational success for me, but I’m hopeful that higher expectations for my two sonsRead More…
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