Let’s Debunk the Poverty of Ambition Myth and Talk About Family Engagement Strategies
When I say family engagement, I don’t just mean volunteerism or the compliance based family engagement structures like Schoolsite CouncilRead More…
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California Needs Free Early Childhood Education for All Children, Especially For Children in Low-Income Families
One of the first things my wife and I learned before our daughter was born is the importance of earlyRead More…
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We Need to Encourage Our Schools to Embrace Multilingualism
I recently went to Europe for two weeks to celebrate my honeymoon. My husband and I visited Lisboa and PortoRead More…
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Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Joins With LAUSD Leaders and Housing Authority To #KeepFamiliesTogether
Students need stability in order to thrive. Unfortunately, young scholars in the highest-need communities often face some of the greatestRead More…
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A Note to the Class of 2019: Some Advice As You Begin Your Next Educational Journey
Dear Class of 2019, Congratulations, you did it! You made it through thirteen years of education. From your awkward middleRead More…
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Too Many Students Are Not Passing My Course
Lately, I am encountering a recurring issue with the structures for success at our school; namely, too many seniors areRead More…
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If You Aren’t Graduating High School On Time, Don’t Despair
It’s time for graduations, celebrations, and also sorrows. Many of our high school graduates are scared yet eager to startRead More…
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Are Final Exams the Best Way to Assess Summative Knowledge?
The end of the academic year comes with tons of testing. Not only are there standardized state testing but alsoRead More…
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Sesame Street Helped Me Explain My Role as a Foster Parent to My Nephew and Niece
I’ve never realized this, but Sesame Street educates adults as well. Sesame Street recently introduced a new character, Karli, aRead More…
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If You Aren’t Reading at Home, It’s Hard To Expect Your Child To Have Good Reading Habits
I vividly remember the Scholastic book magazines that my elementary school teachers handed to me as Scholastic book orders cameRead More…
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