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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Interview with My Mom: A Teen Parent who Made Sure Her Children Got the Best Public School Education
For Mother’s Day, I interviewed my beautiful mama about what it was like for her to advocate for my educationalRead More…
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I Appreciate Our KIPP Teachers
Dear KIPP Teachers, I want to express my appreciation for your excellent work teaching my children. Thank you for allRead More…
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My Children: Why I Care About Education
I was recently asked what motivates me to care so much about education. My children were my first motivation toRead More…
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Mommy of a Healthy and Happy Autistic Boy
I am the mommy of Isaac Padilla. My son brings me the biggest smiles, and always inspires me to beRead More…
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How Living Through A Pandemic as a Mom and Educator has Affirmed the Importance of Quality Public Schools
Over the years of my career, I have not gone through so much in such a short amount of time.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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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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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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