Deborah La Torre
@deblatorre.bsky.social
Social Scientist @UCLA w/ expertise in measurement, STEM, teacher and afterschool education. Former public school teacher. Musician. Art lover. Italian American. Foodie. NCAA hoops. SoCal native. Cat parent to Chloe and Lila. Photos my own.
He also believes the birthrate is too low which is why I ignore him
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
He also believes the birthrate is too low which is why I ignore him
In contrast, the NAEP long-term trend assessments focus on kids at specific ages (9, 13, and 17)
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Student Groups and Trend Reports - Long-Term Trends | NAEP
Information about the NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
In contrast, the NAEP long-term trend assessments focus on kids at specific ages (9, 13, and 17)
nces.ed.gov/nationsrepor...
nces.ed.gov/nationsrepor...
My first Halloween costume as a kid was Leia. Carrie was the best!
December 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
My first Halloween costume as a kid was Leia. Carrie was the best!
Chloe cat loves a good cuddle
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Chloe cat loves a good cuddle
Willamette Valley has great dry Riesling too
December 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Willamette Valley has great dry Riesling too
I last paid $4.29 at the cash rate in Los Angeles and that was cheaper than Costco.
I paid a lot less last year.
I paid a lot less last year.
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I last paid $4.29 at the cash rate in Los Angeles and that was cheaper than Costco.
I paid a lot less last year.
I paid a lot less last year.
I named my fists Calvin and Hobbes because all kids should have a stuffed animal for a best friend
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I named my fists Calvin and Hobbes because all kids should have a stuffed animal for a best friend
I know that Lucas was inspired by Kurosawa's films which tended to have strong and untraditional female characters
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I know that Lucas was inspired by Kurosawa's films which tended to have strong and untraditional female characters
Do you have tapes for your walkman? :)
November 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Do you have tapes for your walkman? :)
I love some of the songs in Chutes Too Narrow as well but Oh, Inverted World is my favorite
November 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I love some of the songs in Chutes Too Narrow as well but Oh, Inverted World is my favorite
I love the Shins!
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I love the Shins!
That would stop my younger cat but my older cat would still beg for turkey or ham. She’s always had dog tendencies.
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
That would stop my younger cat but my older cat would still beg for turkey or ham. She’s always had dog tendencies.
We lost my dad two years ago. My mom has been avoiding Thanksgiving celebrations since then.
On my end, whenever I hear God Only Knows from the Beach Boys or Hey Jude from the Beatles, tears stream down my face. My dad loved those.
On my end, whenever I hear God Only Knows from the Beach Boys or Hey Jude from the Beatles, tears stream down my face. My dad loved those.
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
We lost my dad two years ago. My mom has been avoiding Thanksgiving celebrations since then.
On my end, whenever I hear God Only Knows from the Beach Boys or Hey Jude from the Beatles, tears stream down my face. My dad loved those.
On my end, whenever I hear God Only Knows from the Beach Boys or Hey Jude from the Beatles, tears stream down my face. My dad loved those.
I got my covid and flu vaccinations at CVS. You either book online or often time you can just do a walk in.
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I got my covid and flu vaccinations at CVS. You either book online or often time you can just do a walk in.
My ex husband is a Canadian citizen. You get a temporary work permit and legal status, but you have to successfully complete the interview process to get the green card.
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
My ex husband is a Canadian citizen. You get a temporary work permit and legal status, but you have to successfully complete the interview process to get the green card.
Yes, although I solved that issue by putting the packing paper (that Grove Collaborative uses) in the bottom of the box. Then my cats just shred the paper in what I assume is some nesting instinct.
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Yes, although I solved that issue by putting the packing paper (that Grove Collaborative uses) in the bottom of the box. Then my cats just shred the paper in what I assume is some nesting instinct.
They still trashed Biden in the article. Luckily I can read online through my public library and don’t pay for this stuff anymore.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
They still trashed Biden in the article. Luckily I can read online through my public library and don’t pay for this stuff anymore.
My Chloe was fed food from Trader Joe’s by her foster mom. I didn’t know better and got samples of Weruva and such from my local pet store. The next time we tried the cheap stuff she went on a hunger strike.
She also taught her little sister Lila the art of food snobbery. They eat better than I do.
She also taught her little sister Lila the art of food snobbery. They eat better than I do.
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
My Chloe was fed food from Trader Joe’s by her foster mom. I didn’t know better and got samples of Weruva and such from my local pet store. The next time we tried the cheap stuff she went on a hunger strike.
She also taught her little sister Lila the art of food snobbery. They eat better than I do.
She also taught her little sister Lila the art of food snobbery. They eat better than I do.