National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Recognizes 23 Charter Schools for 2019
Every day, teachers and staff around the country work endlessly to ensure that students are maximizing the daily experiences theyRead More…
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LeBron’s I Promise School Where “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”
One year after opening, LeBron’s I Promise School is thriving. In just one year, ninety percent (90%) of the studentsRead More…
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Why Aren’t We Being Honest About What Constitutes a Failing School in California?
There are 781 low performing schools in California, but not really, as the actual number of schools that are “lowRead 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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California Needs Free Early Childhood Education for All Children, Especially For Children in Low-Income Families
One of the first things my wife and I learned before our daughter was born is the importance of earlyRead More…
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Why I Became a Parent Leader
To tell you why I became a parent leader, first I need to explain why I had no other option.Read More…
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There Is No Right Way To Become a Teacher: Reflections on My Teacher Training
As I finish up my fifth year teaching, I have been reflecting a lot on my journey as a teacher,Read More…
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Dear Politicians, Stop Focusing on $ and Start Representing the Needs of Our Children
It seems that some corrupt politicians are determined to punish the most vulnerable communities. When it seems that there isRead More…
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While Oakland City Council Shows Support for Local Teachers, I’m Waiting For the Conversation to Include Accountability
Oakland teachers gathered outside City Hall on Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness and to provide a call to action forRead More…
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Charter Schools Are Not The Problem: Fix Failing Schools First
Now that it has been a week since last week’s LAUSD board meeting and the dust has begun to settle,Read More…
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