Four Things You Should be Horrified About This Week in Public Education
Thing One: An 8 year-old child was told to urinate in a trashcan in front of the class then madeRead More…
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What “One Day at a Time” Has Taught My Students
It’s not often that people of color find an accurate representation of ourselves on television. This is why I’m confusedRead 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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Mommy Tips for Keeping Your Student On Track
The morning routine can be challenging for some children, and let’s face it — it can challenge us parents too!Read More…
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Teachers Should Be Prepared To Confront the Socio-emotional Conditions That Their Students Face
Perhaps the biggest disconnect that takes place when young, typically white teachers are sent by programs like Teach For AmericaRead More…
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Quality Early Childhood Education: A Tool to Combat the Achievement Gap
As a high school English teacher, I often encounter students entering my class that are significantly below grade level. ThisRead 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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Resources for Keeping Your Children Safe During the LAUSD Strike
Here are some of the resources being offered to assist parents in keeping their children safe and occupied during theRead More…
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Latest Offer From LAUSD, Before Monday’s Strike Day
The latest offer to UTLA negotiators was presented on Friday for review. Here is the offer: Los Angeles Unified’s newRead More…
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The Countdown To Strike: UTLA Still Won’t Budge
There was a lot happening yesterday regarding the impending strike at LAUSD, from a last-minute hearing in court this morningRead More…
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