We Must Teach Children To Use Words Wisely
The other day I was cleaning the kitchen when I overheard my youngest daughter scream at the opposite side ofRead More…
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California Students Are In A Literacy Crisis
Reading is an essential life skill that students have been learning since their earliest years of schooling. One of theRead More…
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Poor Test Scores in California Should Prompt Folks to Look Closely at Teacher Performance
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) state testRead More…
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4 Educational Apps You Should Be Using In Your Classroom
Technology has changed so many aspects of our lives so it is no surprise that it is revolutionizing the waysRead More…
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It’s Important for Teachers to Prioritize Relationships During the First Weeks of School
The first few weeks of school are a critical time to establish routines, expectations, and layout of your class. AsRead More…
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AB 221 Would Make It More Difficult for Our Schools To Have Effective, Diverse Teachers
It is in times like these that we must enlist help from all who are committed to the goal ofRead More…
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My TFA Story and Why I Believe It Should Be Here to Stay
When I was growing up, I was fortunate to have some really awesome teachers. I had teachers who challenged me,Read More…
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Why I Am Fully Invested in Student Athletes
When I am not in the classroom teaching, I spend the majority of my free time coaching. From 6:00 AMRead 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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Cameras in the Classrooms Would Help with Both Teacher and Student Accountability
There are so many reasons to put surveillance cameras in our classrooms. In 2019, teachers are already subject to surveillanceRead More…
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