How New Academy Canoga Park Taught me How to Advocate for Charter Schools
I’m a parent facilitator for the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). CABE specializes in family and community engagement byRead More…
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Representation Matters! Congrats to Supervisor Nora Vargas
I wanted to share something good with you today; we see so many elected officials and/or so-called “community leaders” displayRead More…
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Powerful Things Happen When Parents Organize
My job is pretty unconventional. I spend my days harnessing the power of parents to ensure they have a voiceRead More…
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Marilyn Koziatek: A Champion In the Valley
Back in October, the La Comadre Network had the opportunity to speak with Marilyn Koziatek, who was running to representRead More…
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Schools That Are Thriving Know How to Engage Parents
Time passes quickly. I remember taking my twins to preschool near my house for the first time, and in theRead More…
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Shame on Board Members Only Interested in Their Own Personal Benefits
What kind of democracy is it if an elected official has a different opinion than the majority of their constituents,Read More…
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Why Los Angeles Parents Are Standing up for Kids This Week
Our children and youth are the future of southeast Los Angeles it’s up to us to ensure a world-class educationRead More…
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Chula Vista Elementary School District Hosts 5th Annual Parent Academy
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Chula Vista Elementary School District hosted its 5th Annual Parent Academy. The Parent AcademyRead More…
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Rocketship Discovery Prep Inspired Me to Lead Outside of My Children’s School
At Rocketship Discovery Prep, where my two daughters attended elementary school, there were two parent organizers with whom I hadRead More…
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To Support Civic Engagement, Students Need Community In A Classroom
John Dewey wrote books that broke down his philosophies such as Democracy and Education, My Pedagogic Creed, and The SchoolRead More…
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