Connecting with Families During the Pandemic and Organizing For Change
I am a parent leader at my daughter’s school in Redwood City, California, and also work as a community canvasserRead More…
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Lego STEM Activities for a Preschooler
Surviving extended periods of time at home and keeping your sanity is tough with young active and inquisitive children. WhenRead More…
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Our Teachable Moment
Like so many of us right now, we are glued to our phones reading every news headline we find. JustRead More…
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A 7th Grader’s Surprise – How to Keep Up with School While Social Distancing
My heart sank when I learned the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest district in the country, wasRead More…
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Parents Form a National Union in New Orleans…Finally
I’m not sure why this had not happened before, but I am so happy to announce that it’s happening now! Read More…
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What Kind of Yelp Review Would You Leave Your School?
I sometimes wonder how many stars my school would have received on Yelp if it existed almost thirty years ago.Read More…
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Families Need To Be Involved in Improving California’s SBAC Test Results
Every single day, teachers around the state of California use data in different forms to measure the effectiveness of whatRead More…
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Planting the Seeds of Friendship Reduces Bullying
In the age of cyber bullying where recurring aggressive behavior is no longer outgrown but modeled and even praised, howRead More…
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We Must Teach Children To Use Words Wisely
The other day I was cleaning the kitchen when I overheard my youngest daughter scream at the opposite side ofRead More…
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Beyond Students, Late School Start Times Could Impact Parents and Transportation Budgets
California will become the first state in the nation to mandate later start times at most middle schools and highRead More…
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