My Students Will Ask About the Attack on the Capitol: I Am Ready to Listen and Talk to Them
This summer, I remember my principal informing us that we would be incorporating justice standards into our curriculum on ourRead More…
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How I Fight For the Education I was Denied
I’m Marisol Guerra, a 36 year old Mexican American from the bay area. Growing up my family moved a lot,Read More…
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A San Jose Role Model for Our Girls: From Being a Community Teacher to a Community Officer
Prior to becoming an officer, Denise Alvarez applied in 2013 to work at Rocketship Spark, a public charter school inRead 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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Meet Stephanie Hernandez-Jarvis, Mother, Teacher, A New Voice for West Contra Costa
DF: Tell me a little bit about your educational journey. Why you decided to become a teacher, and an educationalRead More…
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#MeToo Lawmaker Tony Mendoza Gets Clear Message from His District, No Thanks!
Last Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 was D Day for many political hopefuls. One in particular that we covered and haveRead More…
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Dear Mom, Thank You For Being My First Teacher
Dear Mom, Gracias. Gracias por ser mi primera maestra. Gracias por sacrificar tus sueños educativos para que los míos seRead More…
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My Third Grade Teacher, Ms. Barlow, Was a Beacon of Hope and Compassion in My Childhood in Compton
Compton California in the ‘80s was a dangerous place to grow up, filled with drugs, gang violence, and violent crime.Read More…
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Everything Starts and Ends with Education: This is Why I Am Running for State Senate
I am a teacher running for State Senate and here is why. Our world is changing. Rapidly. The changes areRead More…
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It’s More than Just a College Sweater
As Originally posted Dianalamaestra.com I couldn’t help but remember a defining moment in the relationship between my dad and myself whenRead More…
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