Reflections of a Teacher on Public Schools After the Pandemic
Schools are like a family; a crisis brings out the best and the worst of the relationship. This pandemic highlightedRead More…
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How My Daughter’s High School Principal is Engaging Parents During School Closures
First of all, I want to thank my daughter Esperanza’s high school principal, Ms. Verrochi, for hosting coffee with theRead More…
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Reducing Contact with Others for 10-14 Days will Help Everyone
I see many questioning the reasoning behind self-isolation. However, self-isolation is not just about protecting yourself, but also, protecting others. Read More…
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Part 2, Exploring Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade’s Ideas:The Politics and Economics of Failure
In our previous blog, we explored Bay Area educator Dr. Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade’s claim that the urban education system in AmericaRead More…
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It’s Time to Change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day
For 82 years now, since Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937, we have celebrated an explorer who engagedRead More…
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Rethinking Student Accomplishment: What Does It Mean To Be Successful?
The ultimate goal in life is to be successful. As a teacher, I hope that all my students are successfulRead More…
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Racial Disparities in Education? New Report from the Center For American Progress Disappoints Me
On July 2, 2019, the Center for American Progress released a report, stating that: “The Next President’s Education Agenda MustRead More…
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Is Anyone Going to Ask Presidential Candidates About Education?
I recently set aside several hours (which I will never get back) for two nights to endure, I mean watch,Read More…
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New Leaders Council Los Angeles Needs Your Help
My name is Miguel Angel Segura, born and raised in Westlake/Echo Park area of Los Angeles. I attended all LAUSDRead More…
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It’s Earth Day: Climate Change Lessons Needed
It’s April 22, Earth Day! With the past five years being the hottest on record, we need to get realRead More…
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