What nobody tells you when your child is the first to go to college
Your role in your child’s path to college is more important than you may think. Here’s what you need to know.
Avoid getting stuck under EL label
No matter where you are in the process, there's something you can do to keep your child from getting unnecessarily stuck under the EL label.
Straight-A students in remedial classes — unprepared by their high schools to succeed in college
High schoolers do the hard work to reach their dream of attending college only to find themselves in remedial classes because high school left them unprepared.
How one district is preparing for California's new Ethnic Studies classes
Starting in 2025, all California high schools will offer Ethnic Studies courses for all students. Here's how Modesto City Schools is developing the course to resonate with students.
How to get the right IEP or 504 for your child's learning disabilities
It can be tough for any parent to get the special education services their kids need, but it's especially tricky for Black and Hispanic parents.
Why your neighborhood school closes for good – and what to do when it does
School closings in Black and Hispanic communities are especially jarring and disruptive. There are ways parents can make sure their kids have support.
Dealing with teacher bias
Sometimes educators assume that Black, Hispanic, or children learning English can't handle advanced schoolwork. Here's what parents can do to make sure that doesn't happen.
Is your school's curriculum anti-racist — or something else?
Ideally, your child's curriculum should be inclusive, anti-biased, and accurate. But when a curriculum falls short, parents need to know what to look for.
Plantation tours can teach us about U.S. slavery as long as the lessons are honest
Hundreds of former Southern plantations are now museums that hold tours for K-12 kids — but most don’t tell the full truth about slavery and many tours don’t mention it at all. This research shows how these museums can do better.
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