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Another Way That Teachers Matter For Latino Kids

NewsTaco May 23, 2017

*Science tells us that ethnic and racial minority kids do better in more diverse schools. The question before us is if the educational leadership in the White House believes in […]

Awareness of controversial Arizona immigration law influenced male students’ classroom behavior

NewsTaco May 22, 2017

How One Colorado College Is Hoping To Make Mariachi Education Mainstream

NewsTaco May 15, 2017

Willie Velásquez documentary is a lesson for Latinos on the importance of voting

NewsTaco May 9, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because today is Willie Velasquez day and a quick search of his name turned up no news stories. This piece, by Mercedes Olivera, is from […]

Black and Latino parents worried about funding disparities in schools, poll finds

NewsTaco May 8, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because it dispels the myth that Latino parents aren’t concerned with their children’s education. Because it’s been a prevailing belief for too long. VL By […]

The sound of inclusion: Why teachers’ words matter

NewsTaco April 11, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because it speaks directly to the need for more teachers of color in culturally diverse classrooms. Because “No student (or teacher) leaves their language patterns at […]

How you can make your voice heard to help South Texas Latino high schoolers get the technology they need to learn

NewsTaco March 7, 2017

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco This is a blatant call to action to all Texas Taquistas. A group of high school students in the Rio Grande Valley needs your help to […]