Education Inequality: A Story About Charter Schools in Texas
This week is National Charter Schools Week. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law, whichRead More…
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My Advice To Parents Is Don’t Settle
A couple of decades ago, my husband and I migrated to the United States with many hopes and dreams. WeRead More…
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Schools That Are Thriving Know How to Engage Parents
Time passes quickly. I remember taking my twins to preschool near my house for the first time, and in theRead More…
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Dividing Rocketship Redwood City Prep into Two Campuses will Have a Negative Impact on Students
My name is Abigail Lopez and I have an 8-year-old daughter at Rocketship Redwood City Prep named Kimi. Kimi wasRead More…
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Educating Eva: Comadre Returns to School to Earn H.S. Diploma
Education. What is it? What does it really mean? Each of us has our own journey and relationship with education.Read More…
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Governor Intervenes in Charter School Bill Debate with AB 1505
It is being reported that Governor Gavin Newsom has intervened in the matter of Assembly Bill (AB) 1505. As youRead More…
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Will Parent Voices Be Heard When It’s Our Children’s Education at Stake?
Despite living more than 300 miles apart, as parents of students attending California charter schools, we’re connected by a singleRead More…
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Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans
As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…
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Open Letter to California State Legislators: Put a Moratorium on Failing Schools, Not High Quality Charter Schools
Dear Assembly members O’Donnell, Bonta, McCarty, Smith, Kalra, and Senators Skinner and Durazo, I don’t want to continue fighting anymore.Read More…
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Protecting the Rights of All Students in LAUSD
I started the organization Parents with Exceptional Kids after I had my son. Through this non-profit, I am raising awarenessRead More…
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