Cynthia Balderrama
Cynthia is a freelance writer of education, social justice, religion and local community issues. She is an educator with various school districts in Orange County and the Los Angeles Unified School District. She is working with Newsvine/MSNBC news group and has worked with the Orange County Register/Excelsior. She has a degree from the University of California and is currently working on a book about contemporary religious issues, and a coming-of-age novel for young adults.
Articles by Cynthia Balderrama
September 22, 2010
America is facing a technological disparity among students choosing careers in science and technology. It is a growing problem that has much to do with qualified teaching in subjects such as, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, in a recent press release, talks about new programs initiated by the Obama administration to increase interest in STEM in our nation's schools.
September 12, 2010
California has become one of many states seeking to reform state standardized testing for teachers and students to provide more accurate and accessible assessment of student achievement for their school districts.
September 11, 2010
A recent string of controversies are arising concerning the building of an Islamic center and mosque near New York's Ground Zero, and demonstrations from a small-town, Florida pastor, mark the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
September 07, 2010
Information cited for this article can be found at:
1. http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/nine-states-and-district-columbia-win-second-round-race-top-grants
2. http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-duncan-announces-winners-competition-improve-student-asse
September 07, 2010
English learning families, especially those with special needs, face daunting challenges to meet California's education standards. One University of California study offers hope to these families.