Families Need To Be Involved in Improving California’s SBAC Test Results
Every single day, teachers around the state of California use data in different forms to measure the effectiveness of whatRead More…
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CCSA’s New Report Affirms That We Need to Increase the Number of School Leaders of Color
I don’t remember having a teacher, let alone a school leader, who looked like me, spoke like me, or sharedRead 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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Challenging Teacher Tenure: Parents Should Have Access to Teacher Evaluations
As a parent and advocate, I want access to the evaluations for my child’s instructors. It’s time to open upRead More…
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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Mrs. First Grade Teacher: Despite The Disservice You Provided, My Daughter Is Succeeding In College
My 20-year-old daughter, Mailey is in her 3rd year of college, and I’m very proud of her. When I thinkRead More…
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Do Tests Really Measure College Readiness?
Students are constantly being tested at school because testing determines their college readiness level — at least that’s what weRead More…
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Let’s Give Homework a Purpose!
What is the purpose of homework? As an educator, I find myself having this conversation-turned-debate too often with colleagues andRead More…
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Five Tips To Make the Most Out of the New Year
The start of a new calendar year is a perfect opportunity for a classroom reset. Here are some tips toRead More…
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Don’t Be Intimidated: Engage With Your Professors in Office Hours
When I began my journey at UC Riverside, one of my anxieties was going to talk to my professor eitherRead More…
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