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Wanted: More Latino Teachers

NewsTaco August 16, 2011

Six percent of the nation’s K-12 teachers are Latino, compared to 20% of the Latino student population in public schools – that’s according to reports by the National Center for […]

Culturally Relevant Sex Ed – It’s Not What We Get At Home

NewsTaco August 15, 2011

How I Learned To Drown Without Swimming

Mary Mata August 10, 2011

Bien Hecho: 2 Years Of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Mary Mata August 9, 2011

Just about two years ago Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the first Latino on the U.S. Supreme Court. The day was August 6, 2009 when she was confirmed. According to […]

$127 Million For Latino, Black Boys In NYC

Mary Mata August 5, 2011

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a new initiative Thursday, funded in part by billionaire hedge funder George Soros and himself, which aims to improve the lives and future […]

News Taco To Go: Dream Act, Catholics, Chávez & Mixed Race

Mary Mata

Illinois Dream Act Signed In Into Law U.S. Archbishop: American Roots Are Also Hispanic, Catholic Latino Civil Rights Figures: César Chávez Is Mixed Race A Blend, Combination Or Assortment?

Illinois Dream Act Signed Into Law

Mary Mata August 4, 2011

The Illinois DREAM Act, which will help undocumented students in the state pay for college, was signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn on Monday. The law will create a […]