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The LA Times reported the Los Angeles Unified School District is reviewing the impact of a newly designed “healthy” menu that was recently introduced in city schools. This new menu includes items such as black bean burgers, tostada salads, fresh pears, and various other healthy options. The [...]
Illegal Immigrants Eligible for State-Funded Scholarships: California Dream or Fiscal Nightmare?
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law the second part of what is being referred to as the California Dream Act. This installment makes students who are in the state, presumably the country, illegally, eligible to receive financial aid. [...]
UC Berkeley College Republicans’ Bake Sale
Last week, the Berkeley College Republicans held a “Diversity Bake Sale” on campus, where they charged different prices for their baked goods, according to race. For example, White students were charged $2, whereas Native Americans were charged $0.25 for the same product. The [...]
I used to teach middle school in a small town so I understand the struggle of having a personal life but keeping it private from my students. Eating out at restaurants often included seeing a student or two. I viewed my role as an educator, not a friend so I made sure to not blur the [...]
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, now is the time to make sure your student’s Education Plan is updated and in place. For many parents, this means reviewing the student’s program, meeting for an IEP to make sure all goals are being met and to see if your child would qualify for [...]
