Finding New Academy Canoga Park School was like Finding a Gem in Our Neighborhood
New Academy Canoga Park (NACP) School is more than just a school for my children; it is a community. MyRead More…
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Powerful Things Happen When Parents Organize
My job is pretty unconventional. I spend my days harnessing the power of parents to ensure they have a voiceRead More…
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My Autistic Daughter is Headed to Cal!!
We are beyond proud! My 18-year-old daughter is graduating from high school and community college all at the same time. Read More…
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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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Proud to Be Part of the KIPP Family Association
I’m writing this to share what the KIPP Family Association was before the pandemic. We held monthly meetings to discussRead 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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Don’t Do It for The Gram: Do It For The Outcomes
There was a phrase that recently stuck with us at the La Comadre Network said by Gary Hardie Jr. onRead More…
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