Public education is an incredible concept when you really start to think about. Any child who lives in our country has access to a free education. There… Read more “Education Needs Our Voices!”
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Los Angeles Parents: Vote May 19th!
Today is an election day in Los Angeles. The city that I love and the city that many of us call home. I wasn’t born here but… Read more “Los Angeles Parents: Vote May 19th!”
Teach Your Child to Read and Write for $2.49
Yes, I said it. You can teach your child to read and write for less than $3. You don’t need to sign up for Kumon, pay for… Read more “Teach Your Child to Read and Write for $2.49”
America: These Are Our Schools!
I wonder what would happen if we all felt a sense of ownership for our nation’s public schools? I am certain that education in our country would… Read more “America: These Are Our Schools!”
LAUSD School Board: Let the Voters Decide!
If you have a child in a public school in Los Angeles or if you have a preschooler or baby at home that will one day attend… Read more “LAUSD School Board: Let the Voters Decide!”
Education Spending in California
I woke up early this morning for some unknown reason–well before everyone else in my family–and decided to Google California’s education budget. Yes, I know, my mind… Read more “Education Spending in California”
Los Angeles Parents Unite for Public Education!
If you are a Los Angeles parent reading this blog and you send your child to a public school or if you have a baby or preschooler… Read more “Los Angeles Parents Unite for Public Education!”
What Kids Really Need to Know For Kindergarten
I taught kindergarten and first grade as a Teach for America corps member and later, at a charter school in Los Angeles. Like many teachers, I was… Read more “What Kids Really Need to Know For Kindergarten”
Call To Action for Parents in LAUSD: Special Election Needed in District 1
If you are a parent with a child who attends a public school in Los Angeles, please read this short blog post to learn why we need… Read more “Call To Action for Parents in LAUSD: Special Election Needed in District 1”
School Shootings: Lessons Learned from Move2Safety’s Seminar in Los Angeles
On the anniversary of the horrific school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT and on the heels of the latest tragedy at Arapahoe High School… Read more “School Shootings: Lessons Learned from Move2Safety’s Seminar in Los Angeles”