California’s TK Teacher Shortage – Will It Affect Your Child?
California has big plans to enroll all four-year-olds in public schools over the next four years. But are tens ofRead More…
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Lego STEM Activities for a Preschooler
Surviving extended periods of time at home and keeping your sanity is tough with young active and inquisitive children. WhenRead More…
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California Needs Free Early Childhood Education for All Children, Especially For Children in Low-Income Families
One of the first things my wife and I learned before our daughter was born is the importance of earlyRead More…
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There is No Shame in Having Your Child Repeat Kindergarten
Back in the day, and definitely in my day, kindergarten was a lot more relaxed. It was learning your colorsRead 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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Governor-elect Newsom Goes Big on Early Childhood Education
Gavin Newsom is going all in on early childhood education to the tune of nearly two billion dollars. In anRead More…
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‘Think Babies’ Should Be the Motto of All New Parents
When I was a toddler, my parents weren’t as involved in my early development as I would have liked themRead More…
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Diaper to Diploma Searchin’
I said goodbye, and didn’t look back. As soon as I left the campus, I sobbed for nine minutes. NineRead More…
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Lil’ Libros: A Beautiful Bilingual Introduction to Reading
I recently went to a book signing hosted by Local Fixture with my husband and three-year-old son, Kian, here inRead More…
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