Diana is DACAmented And We Can Help Her Become a Doctor!
I met Diana and her family when she was 10 years old, around 2003. They were members of Resurrection CatholicRead More…
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Spring = New Beginnings, Tips To Close Out the Year Strong
I remember the first time I heard the term “spring fever.” I was a third grader in elementary school, andRead More…
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Thank You to My Elementary School Teachers for Molding Me into the Civically Engaged, Strong Willed, Educated Woman That I Am Today
Since this week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to take the opportunity to and say “Thank You” toRead More…
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Let’s Help Students Get Their California DREAM Act Applications in Tonight!
As of February 27th, the total number of applicants for the California Dream Act was 25,656; 10,476 applications short ofRead More…
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Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ is Helping My Students Understand Patriarchy and Gender
The teachers that live on in our memories are the ones who challenged us as students and connected the curriculumRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Rosa Garcia Proves to be an Amazing Example for Her 5 Children
Rosa Garcia was born in Orange County, the middle child of six children to Mexican parents. Her family moved toRead More…
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When Continuation School Teachers Care, Students End Up in a Good Place after Graduation
I remember the first time I saw her…walking down the school corridor like she owned the place. She did. SheRead More…
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We Should Be More Mindful of What We are Doing to Make K-2nd Grade Teachers Successful
In the powerful words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change theRead More…
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Dear High School Teacher Who Tried to Discourage Me from Applying to UCLA, I’m a BRUIN Now!
To My 12th Grade High School Teacher, At the start of college application season during senior year, I told youRead More…
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Musica con Soul
When I was pregnant, it was encouraged that I talk to my belly and to listen to music as muchRead More…
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