How Does a Strike Benefit Parents?
I’m an LAUSD mom. I have had two children go through the district and their experiences have been as differentRead More…
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Why Showing Up To LAUSD Board Meetings Matters: Why I Spoke Up
On Tuesday, July 10th, I attended the regular weekly Los Angeles Unified School Board meeting. There were a couple importantRead More…
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Some Tips for Parents Who Have Kindergarteners Starting School This Fall
I have been an elementary school volunteer mother for several years, my time has mainly been dedicated to kindergarten classrooms.Read More…
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New School Year, New Transitions: Some Helpful Tips for Parents Sending Their Students to High School This Fall
As the new school year approaches, it provides an opportunity to think about school transitions. Interestingly, as a parent, theRead More…
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Our Family Sacrifices Family Time, Gas, and Rest So Our Children Can Have a Quality Education
About six years ago my family and I moved from Bell, California to Moreno Valley, California. We were looking toRead More…
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The Difference in Schools Between East San Jose and Los Gatos Is Why Parents Like Me Continue to Fight for High Quality Public Charter Schools
I’m trying to put myself in the school board members’ shoes in an attempt to reason with decisions that theyRead More…
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Rocketship Public Schools Helped Me Become a Parent Advocate for Change in the San Jose Community
I never thought that I would be involved in politics. I didn’t think my voice mattered. But in 2014, aRead More…
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Use the End of the School Year to Help Your Child Set Academic Goals for the Next School Year
With summer vacation right around the corner, parents have to start thinking about the best way to prepare their childrenRead More…
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Parent Perspective: How My Views Have Evolved on Standardized Tests
It’s testing time for California schools. Most of our children have just recently or will soon take the Smarter BalancedRead More…
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Affordable Summer Programs for East Bay Kids
Summer is around the corner. For my children, it’s an exciting time as they anxiously await the end of theRead More…
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