Emily Davis March 4, 2019
Knowing that teachers truly are better together, our goal is to provide new offerings to connect and inspire California’s teachers. That’s why we’re so excited to launch our first ever #BetterTogetherCA book club today! California teacher Angela Barnett sparked the idea at one of our recent Twitter chats, and we also solicited feedback from our incredible network of teachers to help turn […]
J. Young February 20, 2019
Through our Better Together Network, we host activities that continue to connect, inspire, and elevate teachers. This past academic year, through a Better Together grant in partnership with the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), Santa Clara University hosted an “Empowering Educators of Color” professional development opportunity. Below is a reflection on the […]
Emily Davis September 14, 2018
When veteran teacher, Bryan Sanders, stepped onto the stage to give his EdTalk at Loyola Marymount University, he thought he knew what to expect. Since 1997, Bryan has stood in front of classroom after classroom in Santa Monica and now Culver City, Calif., where he works to inspire his students and peers to “create boldly.” […]
Jill Watson July 26, 2018
Choice. We all want the freedom and power to choose what and how we learn. Because we know ourselves better than anyone else. The Better Together: California Teachers Summit, a free statewide day of learning, embraces the notion of choice – for teachers and students alike. Nothing is pre-determined beforehand. You choose what topics you […]
Nelly Tsai July 25, 2018
At last year’s Better Together: California Teachers Summit, keynote speaker Dr. Jill Biden told the crowd at Saint Mary’s College of California that she is always the oldest student in her class – and that being a lifelong learner is a sign of a true educator. Dr. Biden’s speech really touched me. I’ve been teaching […]
Nikhil Laud July 24, 2018
Throughout my 14 years of teaching across three of the most diverse school districts in the country, I’ve personally observed how our nation’s educators, especially in an urban context, are not racially reflective of the students we serve. In other words, while our nation’s population is becoming increasingly “browner,” our teachers are becoming more White […]
