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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How I Respond When My Students Ask Me, “How Much Money Do You Make?”
How much money do you make each month? That is perhaps one of the most repeated questions I’ve heard fromRead More…
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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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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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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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Remembering Columbine: “They Call Me Mr. De”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”Read More…
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Teacher Arrest in East Bay Reminds Us To Prioritize School Safety
Every morning, like millions of other parents around the country, I get my daughter ready to have a successful dayRead 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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Our Children’s Struggle To Learn Is Our Fight as Parents Too
When my son was in elementary school, I noticed that he was struggling. He attended traditional schools in districts whichRead More…
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Teacher Strike Update: Oakland Educators Call For Charter Solidarity
The Oakland Teacher Strike has moved into its seventh day today. This is the first teacher strike in over 20Read More…
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