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Call Me Mavi

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Carlie Rae Jepsen’s smash hit Call Me Maybe has spawned numerous cover versions and spoofs. This version, Call Me Mavi, sung by Traci L. for the Hotel Transylvania movie is sure to be a hit with moms and kids alike. For more fantastic MamiTV…
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Latino Impact & Hispanic Heritage Month #BilingualPlus

It's been a year to remember for Latinos in the United States. Now, for Hispanic Heritage Month, it's time to celebrate and reflect. Latinos are growing in power and influence. Census numbers show we are the nations fast growing and largest…
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Why Julián Castro & Many Other Latinos Don't Speak Spanish

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Regardless of political affiliation, I would find it very hard to believe that any Latino out there didn’t think San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro‘s keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention was inspiring. Castro spoke so…
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Open Letter to the Class of 2025

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Editor’s note: this is our contribution to an initiative of NEA, who is asking friends of education from across the country to write open letters to the Class of 2025, this year’s incoming kindergarteners. These letters should convey…
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Chicago Teachers Strike: What’s the Ruckus?

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Chicago Teachers Strike Day 2: What’s the ruckus? As of late Monday night, the Chicago Teacher’s Union and Chicago School Board officials had yet to reach a contract deal, and it appeared that 350,000 Chicago school kids would get…
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Parent-Teacher Collaboration for Your Child's Success

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As an elementary school teacher, at the beginning of each school year, I’m always hopeful that parents will take an interest in their child’s schooling. I hope they’ll come to Orientation Day and introduce themselves to me, or send…
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Think Twice Before Paying Kids for Good Grades

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Have parents succumbed to the same pressure as schools—to push students to get good grades and test scores at all costs? A Time magazine editorial suggests that while more and more parents are paying kids for good grades, they may want…
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Help Your Kids Embrace Their Mixed Heritage #BilingualPlus

[Mamiverse's Bilingual Plus is an online channel devoted to bringing parents and educators the bilingual learning tools they need in the form of digital picture books, sing-alongs, and free curriculum-based family activities.] As the…
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Help Your Kid Prepare for SAT/ACT Testing

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Almost every college in the nation uses the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) in determining admissions and scholarships. A good score here can help your child get into the school they want and can also…