Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
Having been undocumented in the United States until I was 19 years old was one of my most mentally, emotionallyRead More…
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3 Things Families Should Know About ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act)
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. ARPA will send $129 billionRead More…
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How Living Through A Pandemic as a Mom and Educator has Affirmed the Importance of Quality Public Schools
Over the years of my career, I have not gone through so much in such a short amount of time.Read More…
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Access to Digital Devices and Broadband is Only the First Step in Achieving Digital Equity for Our Children
Franklin P. Jones once said “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” InRead More…
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LAUSD Board District 7 Candidate Forum Taking Place Today at 5 PM-Join us!
Why does voting for school board matter? Does my vote count? Who’s running for school board anyways? Voting in localRead More…
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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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