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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Benjamin Franklin High School Wins the 2018-19 LAUSD Academic Decathlon
On Saturday, it was announced that Benjamin Franklin High School won the LAUSD 2018-19 Academic Decathlon. 55 schools with nine-memberRead 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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Let Me Explain How School Funding Works So You Don’t Assume that Charter Schools Are Taking Money From Districts
I’m confused by the deplorable tactic that the teachers unions are using to perpetuate the myth that charter public schoolsRead More…
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That Time I Had To Agree WIth Betsy DeVos…God Help Me!
An interesting thing happened while I was reading through a HuffPost article about the 50 Teachers of the Year thatRead More…
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I’m 100% Here for a Parent’s Bill of Rights
In the world of public education that has now turned into a political arena for unions, school boards, state capitols,Read More…
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