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A Latino’s Reflection: Do You Really Care Where I’m From or Just Want Me To Check a Box?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve filled out a few surveys for different reasons. When it got to the questions about my background, I found
Closing Out Hispanic Heritage Month 2017
October 15th was the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, but not the last day we should celebrate Hispanic culture. As we enter 11 months
An Educator’s True Legacy
Earlier this year, I unearthed an unlikely connection with one of my middle school students. I was introducing myself to different students during middle school
Diverse Leaders Can Pave The Way For Others Like Them
Unfortunately, many organizations have a diversity problem, especially when it comes to diversity in leadership. It’s important for these organizations to own these problems so
DACA Recipients Deserve To Be Here
As our worst fears around the fate of DACA recipients come closer to becoming reality, I find myself baffled that there are so many in
Most People Don’t Want to Leave Their Home Country
When I was a kid, I asked my dad why he came to the United States from El Salvador. He told me that coming to
My Hope On The First Day Of School
Whether as a student or teacher, there are so many emotions attached to the start of a school year. Above all else, there is usually
Great Barbershop = Strong Routines & Procedures
As I was sitting in my barber’s chair today, I couldn’t help but wonder what it’d be like for my students to feel as calm
You Can Hold Students Accountable AND Have Positive Relationships
While some might believe that you can’t have great relationships with students while consistently holding them accountable, I wholeheartedly disagree. For the last six years,
The Transformation Of My Fear
For the last two weeks, I’ve felt a lot of emotions about this week – our first official week back as school administrators for YES
No Student’s Future Should Depend On A Carton Of Milk
Today, I want to share with you some of the most powerful words I’ve ever heard spoken by a student. At an event I attended
All Students Deserve The Right To Choose Whether They Want To Go To College
“Mr. Romano, did you hear everybody cheering for my brother Axel? I think he got the most cheers at Senior Signing Day! They loved him,
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