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Don’t Miss These Government Deadlines
SPONSORED CONTENT When it comes to the federal government, getting what you need and meeting your obligations, some dates and times can be particularly important. Here’s a look at a […]
Don’t Miss These Government Deadlines
SPONSORED CONTENT (NAPS)—When it comes to the federal government, getting what you need and meeting your obligations, some dates and times can be particularly important. Here’s a look at a few you should know. […]
The Silencing of Hector Valenzuela
*What is the story?: A Latino agriculture scientist at the University of Hawai’i, studying alternatives to GMO experimenting, claims he was silenced by his superiors. Why is it important?: Agricultural biotechnology […]
Latinos rise in higher education
*The fact that more Latinos are entering and staying in college could be the result of systemic and generational changes in attitudes towards higher education in the Latino community. That, […]
Why new Barack Obama Chicago public high school is unjust for Latinos
By Ray Salazar, NewsTaco Today, Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Emanuel announced a new selective-enrollment high school on the near North side of Chicago. The new school—which will only accept students based […]
More Latinos than Whites Just Enrolled In UC Schools. That Could Be a Political Problem.
*A different look at the Latino enrollment at UC Schools story. Although this story doesn’t touch on it, this is also in contrast with the Supreme Court’s upholding of a […]
The undeclared political war between Latinos and Asians
*Latino proponents of affirmative action in higher educatin in California have encountered an unlikely adversary. The Asian community has rallied against affirmative action. At issue: the disproportionate percentage of Asians […]
Open letter to Chicago Public Schools CEO and the Latino Advisory Committee
By Ray Salazar, NewsTaco As Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennet and the Latino Advisory Committee prepare for their second meeting next week, I share this feedback to emphasize that, […]
Chicago Public Schools CEO announces Latino Advisory Committee–with no Latino teachers
By Ray Salazar, NewsTaco In her January newsletter to teachers, Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced a Latino Advisory Committee designed to “provide counsel in the following focus areas […]
Young Latinos Are Feeling the Positive Effects of the Affordable Care Act
By Jose Aristimuno, Latinovations If you’ve ever shopped for health insurance, you know that the prices for adequate health care, whether for an individual or a family, are unreachable. In […]