UTLA Stirs The Pot
After the most expensive school board race in history, we are left with the winners Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin,Read More…
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Financial Planning Tools for Students’ Higher Education
As Originally Posted in KIPP LA Blog KIPP LA’s Family Ambassadors and KIPP Through College (KTC) counselors are dedicated toRead More…
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School Boards Are NOT Stepping Stones, Stop Asking Me What’s Next!
During my tenure as a school board member, I have encountered the misconception and honestly, unfair notion around local officeRead More…
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Melvoin and Zimmer Spar, But Melvoin’s Focus Remains on The Students
A debate was held Sunday, April 23rd at University High School for the candidates of District 4 in the LAUSDRead More…
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State Superintendent Seeks Clarification While Parents Seek Power of Attorney After ICE Arrests Parent Dropping Off Kids At School
State Superintendent of Schools Tom Torlakson confronted federal authorities about the federal policy which has up until now kept authoritiesRead More…
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Lessons to Learn From: How to Increase Teacher Retention and Attract New Teachers to the Field
Perhaps I am biased because I am surrounded by teachers on a daily basis, but teachers are some of theRead More…
Read More…Commentary: When Big Money Becomes The New Normal — Contrasting LA’s and Denver’s School Board Races
As originally posted in: LA School Report At the start of the decade, a survey of elected school board members foundRead More…
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Two Ears and One Loud Voice for Change: Monica Garcia’s Decade of Fighting for Justice at LAUSD
Ten years ago, Los Angeles education started over. A force of nature entered the scene. Monica Garcia had just comeRead More…
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Spotlight: A Leader of Color Coming Full Circle to Serve His Own Community
Recently, I was interviewed regarding a TFA alumni who gave up his position as principal at a charter school toRead More…
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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program 2017
JOIN ME in encouraging girls, especially girls of color from lower-income communities, to consider careers in Technology and STEM (Science,Read More…
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