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What Are You Doing With Your Education?

NewsTaco January 30, 2014

By Ray Salazar, Gozamos My students are sometimes surprised when they hear it took my five years to get through undergrad. “Aren’t you supposed to graduate in four?” they’ll ask.  […]

Mexican-American studies needed in Texas

Mary Mata January 29, 2014

Latina Educator, New NYC School Chancellor

Mary Mata January 15, 2014

Latina Ninth-Grader Introduced Obama Before A Speech And Absolutely Killed It

Mary Mata January 14, 2014

By Rebecca Klein, Huffington Post We think it’s fair to say ninth-grade student Kiara Molina had a great day Thursday. Not only did the teen introduce President Barack Obama before one […]

No Latinos, Girls or Blacks Take AP Computer Science Exam in Some States

Mary Mata January 13, 2014

By Liana Heitin, Education Week A new analysis of test-taking data finds that in Mississippi and Montana, no female, African American, or Hispanic students took the Advanced Placement exam in computer science. In fact, […]

Latina principal transforms school into top in nation

Mary Mata

By Lindsey Anderson, Las Cruces Sun-News LCSN Editor’s Note: The success of any community largely depends on the people who live there. In Doña Ana County, we are fortunate to have […]

‘Promise Zones’ Unveiled By President To Aid Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Regions

Mary Mata January 10, 2014

By Bryan Llenas, Fox News Latino President Barack Obama on Thursday unveiled his “Promise Zone” program which will give communities preferential treatment when applying for federal grants to boost early education, reduce […]