We Need Greater Representation of Students of Color in the UC System
As a graduate from David Starr Jordan high school and UCLA, I followed with interest Superintendent Austin Beutner’s Address toRead More…
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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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SJUSD, Stop Bullying Your Students and Community and Open Promise Academy
Promise Academy was supposed to be a small, free TK-8th grade public school in San Jose. It was the dreamRead 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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Selecting the Right High School: Tips from a High School Placement Counselor
I interviewed Christina Calderon, a high school placement counselor at KIPP SoCal Public Schools (formerly known as KIPP LA) aboutRead More…
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New Report Provides an Outline for Presidential Candidates to Address Racial Disparities in K-12 Education
From the multiple teacher strikes around the country to reports that prove our students are falling behind in their achievement,Read More…
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After Learning How to Be An Effective Parent Leader, I Took Another Parent Under My Wings
I want to share my journey with you in hopes that it can inspire other parents who want to becomeRead More…
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School Choice Is Under Attack: It’s Time For Politicians to Put Families First
When I was a young girl, I didn’t understand the jargon surrounding school choice. All I knew was that myRead More…
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