New Law in California: Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021
This month has proven to be very busy for Governor Gavin Newsom. After handily beating a recall, he got rightRead More…
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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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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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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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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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