The Transition from the Life of a High School Student to a College Freshman
My headline and everything behind it is something new for students to understand and may take time to accept. EvenRead More…
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Don’t Limit Your Children, Give Them the Benefits of Being Multilingual
Listening to a young high school student say “Thank you mom for teaching me Spanish” validates that I made theRead More…
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College Corner: How To Write An Authentic Narrative for College Applications, Part 1
Every new academic year is a new beginning for students. Many of them are simply excited to start a newRead More…
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25 High School Girls Graduate From Summer Institute for Business and Leadership in Los Angeles
Last week 25 high school aged girls of color graduated from the Summer Institute for Business and Leadership, a programRead More…
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A Note to the Class of 2019: Some Advice As You Begin Your Next Educational Journey
Dear Class of 2019, Congratulations, you did it! You made it through thirteen years of education. From your awkward middleRead More…
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Teaching English: Is Film a Form of Text?
When I began to read English texts in fourth grade (I was in bilingual classes up to third grade), IRead More…
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Governor Brown Vetoed the ACT/SAT Administration in Classrooms Bill
Seeing the trend in a record number of colleges and universities dropping the SAT/ACT essay requirement, Governor Jerry Brown vetoedRead More…
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High School Standardized Test Scores Don’t Necessarily Predict College Readiness or Success
Every year, the ACT, a national exam that plays a significant role in determining college acceptance for graduating high schoolRead More…
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