5 Things I Learned from Being an Ethnic Studies Major
Like many First-Generation College students, I had no clue what I was doing when I got to college. Growing up,Read More…
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Two Charter Public Schools, One Mission: Latino Academic Excellence Examines Best Practices at Two High Performing Charter Schools
As this year’s Latino Heritage Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on my own Latina roots andRead More…
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This Hispanic Heritage Month Let’s Talk about Closing the Latinx Teacher-Student Gap
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month again, which means you’ll be seeing Latinx history and pride plastered all over businesses, political campaigns,Read More…
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Ethnic Studies Is Important For High School Students
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies from UCSD in 2003. Before entering the university, I had neverRead More…
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We Need Greater Representation of Students of Color in the UC System
As a graduate from David Starr Jordan high school and UCLA, I followed with interest Superintendent Austin Beutner’s Address toRead More…
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Some Tips to Cultivating Culturally Responsive Learners
The phrase “culturally responsive pedagogy” is one thrown around in education spaces very frequently. The learning methods and techniques haveRead More…
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