Speak Truth to Power and Be an Agent of Change In Your Local Schools
One of the most frustrating parts of being a change agent in any arena is the fact that the barriersRead More…
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We Need To Better Understand What Is Happening With Our Students Outside of the Classroom
I stood there motionless, my face beet red with embarrassment. Was this really happening to me? If he hits you,Read More…
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Luchadora Profile: Rosa Garcia Proves to be an Amazing Example for Her 5 Children
Rosa Garcia was born in Orange County, the middle child of six children to Mexican parents. Her family moved toRead More…
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“My Child – My Choice” Charter School Rally Planned for Monday In Los Angeles
I received important information today regarding a rally to be held in Los Angeles on Monday the 23rd of October.Read More…
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The New LAUSD Reform Board Gives an Extra $151 Million Back to Low Income Schools
On Thursday, LAUSD reached a settlement that will send an extra $151 million to 50 schools that serve students whoRead More…
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Why We Need to Understand Adol-ESSENCE to Learn from the Adolescent Mind
According to Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, and the author of theRead More…
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Why School Districts Should Invest in Parent Training
Qué será, será? Whatever will be will be. The world is for us to see…que será, será! what will be,Read More…
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“13 Reasons Why” Gave Me an Opportunity to Have a Candid Conversation with My Child About Sexuality and Adolescence
“What? Are you studying Shakespeare already?” That was my reaction when my 12-year-old daughter asked if she could watch 13Read More…
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Teacher’s Perspective: Why I Call All of My Students’ Parents and Guardians
I recently spent two hours making individual phone calls to the families of my summer school students. The person onRead More…
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Parents Still Have the Power to Use the Parent Trigger Law
Many schools throughout the state of California remain in the chronically and persistently low performing and low achieving category. ThousandsRead More…
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