From Prison to Graduation: I Earned it, But Could I Own it?
Sometimes it is hard to celebrate yourself. Maybe you feel like an imposter. A fake. Like you don’t deserve it.Read More…
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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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She Wrangled Her Prison Trauma, Today is a Blogger and is Working on Her Master’s Degree
Originally published in: Hoy Los Angeles The dark and isolated days away from people destroyed her; and a mass ofRead More…
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Four Educators of Color Will Seek Approval for 3 New Charter Schools at LAUSD’s Board Meeting
During next Tuesday’s LAUSD regular board meeting, four men of color will petition to open three new charter schools inRead More…
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Florence Nightingale Middle School in LAUSD Exemplifies Excellence
Florence Nightingale Middle School is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Comprised of 3 academies (Business Technology Magnet, STEMRead 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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What Pro-Equity Advocates in California Can Learn From Their Wins in LAUSD
When the ballots were finally tallied in the early morning hours on Wednesday, those of us who work for educationalRead 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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Arne Duncan Announces Support for Melvoin and Gonez in LAUSD Races
Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced on Wednesday that he is backing Nick Melvoin and Kelly Gonez inRead 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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