The Fifth-Graders Who Put Mexican Repatriation Back Into History Books
NewsTaco August 8, 2016
*These kids are fantastic! Future leaders in training. VL By Lani Cupchoy, Yes! Leslie Hiatt’s fifth-graders are no strangers to politics. Seeking to empower children as agents of change, Hiatt’s […]
7 Times Jaime Escalante Taught His Students About the Importance of ‘Ganas’
NewsTaco July 14, 2016
*Awesome! The USPS unveiled the Jaime Escalante memorial stamp this week. I thought this was apropos, and inspiring. ¡Ganas! VL By Homeroom This week, the U.S. Postal Service is unveiling […]
Arizona Law That Banned Mexican-American Studies May Be Discriminatory, Court Rules
NewsTaco July 11, 2016
*Last week was dominated by news from Louisiana, Minnesota, and Dallas. But this happened too, and it’s big. VL By Roque Planas, Hufington Post Latino Voices (4 minute read) A […]
Supreme Court Takes One Affirmative Action Step Forward After Many Steps Back
NewsTaco June 29, 2016
*Last week’s Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action was great, but it’s a first step on a long road back. What more can be done? VL By Al Kauffman, NewsTaco […]