Being a trust agent for your students
A little over one month ago, I received a text message from a former parent. The parent and I spoke about their child and the issues...
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Kiera Vargas
- Dec 9, 2019
- 3 min
Two Educators Fear For Their Black Sons-
A black father/principal/ solider shares his story: As a professional educator, I find it hard being the father of two black boys. I...
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Kiera Vargas
- Dec 9, 2019
- 1 min
WOC-Kiera Vargas featured
https://www.wocandlib.org/features/2019/12/6/the-importance-of-seeing-yourself-in-books-and-in-literature
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Kiera Vargas
- Dec 1, 2019
- 13 min
Why Our Kids "Won't" Succeed
I took a sabbatical this summer. I drove a lot. I prayed a lot. I laughed a lot. I let go of built up anger. This built up anger...
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Kiera Vargas
- Sep 21, 2019
- 6 min
Are you a dreamkeeper? If not, remain true to you and focus on the needs of our students!
Quite often I have my babies call me, FaceTime me, text me, WhatsAPP me, FB Messenger me, IG me, and if I do not answer, they challenge...
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Kiera Vargas
- Sep 18, 2019
- 4 min
I write an inmate who was a former classmate and sent him worksheets to help him obtain his GED
So often teachers and parents complain about their children. We must take moments to truly applaud them. I recall meeting with two of...
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Kiera Vargas
- Sep 10, 2019
- 6 min
Are you an "open-minded" educator?
A student spoke out in class today and said, “I have always disliked my English courses because of the books we read.” I was not...
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Kiera Vargas
- Jul 23, 2019
- 1 min
Relationships Require a Lot of Nurturing
As educators, we are expected to ensure our students are taken care of beyond books. We are mothers, fathers, nurses, social workers,...
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Kiera Vargas
- Apr 7, 2019
- 5 min
Teachers Should Accept New Lessons Just as Students Are Required...
I’ve been a teacher for awhile now. I truly love all students. I can relate to many of our students for various reasons. Whether it is a...
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Kiera Vargas
- Oct 29, 2018
- 6 min
The School to Prison Pipeline is Detrimental to Our Students
School to Prison Pipeline: How Librarians and English Teachers Can Assist with This Epidemic By: Kiera Vargas Unfortunately, many...
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Kiera Vargas
- Oct 27, 2018
- 7 min
The Importance of Teaching Civics in 2018
Teaching Civics Through a Practical Lens: Educators and Lawyers Can Assist with this Plight By: Kiera Vargas In order to accomplish the...
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Kiera Vargas
- Nov 18, 2017
- 1 min
What is the secret to teaching our students?
Being a teacher is probably one of the most rewarding careers one could ever have! After being in this profession for many years, I have...
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