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La Comadre Urges Reappointment of Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon to State Board of Education
Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon has been a champion for students for 20 years. She started her career as an elementary schoolRead More…
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#RealCollege: Reflections on Being the Only Latina in the Classroom
My first language is Spanish. I started elementary school not being able to communicate with other students or teachers. IRead More…
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#RealCollege: Surviving My First Year at Cal Berkeley
Earlier this month I turned in an application, and one of the questions revolved around the notion of the mostRead 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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Too Many Students Are Not Passing My Course
Lately, I am encountering a recurring issue with the structures for success at our school; namely, too many seniors areRead More…
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An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members
#notalone #wewantqualitynow An Open Letter to LAUSD Board Members, I work for an organization that works to improve public schools,Read More…
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Rise and Shine: Should the State Mandate Later School Start Times for Middle and High School with SB 328?
Who doesn’t love to hit the snooze button in the morning? Middle and high schoolers across California might have aRead More…
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Thoughts on Mexico’s Educational Reform: A Chicana Educational Leader’s Perspective
The American educational system is no stranger to educational reform. As an educational leader, I’m always ready to share myRead More…
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Remembering the East LA Blowouts 50 Years Later
March 1 is a special day in our community because it marks the anniversary of some key protests in ourRead More…
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