White flight is creating a separate and unequal system of higher education
White flight is creating a separate and unequal system of higher education
*Fascinating! There’s a two-tiered system of higher education that is self-perpetuating and growing wider. Make sure to share this. VL By Anthony P. Carnevale, Washington Post (5 minute read) In the […]
For the Past 20 Years, a Santa Ana Man Has Kept the Language of the Aztecs Alive
*This is a great, albeit a little long, piece for a Friday read. VL By Gabriel San Roman, OC Weekly (17 minute read) “Okay, let’s start with practice!” Davíd Vázquez […]
Top 100 colleges and Universities for Latinos
*Check it out. My alma mater ranked 8th in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinos. Where does yours rank? VL By Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Each year […]
The Spanish Lesson I Never Got at School
*This is a terrific and needed read, especially in light of the post-election attempts to launch a new “political correctness” where bilingualism is seen as detrimental to national unity. It’s […]
Who are the non-readers of America?
*Sadly, it’s Latinos. I’m not sure who or what the “Tree Hugger” publication is – but I’ve known to hug a tree or two in my life and I suppose […]
Meet the Only Latino to Receive a Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship This Year
*Fantastic! More than 800 students competed for 32 slots. VL By Yara Simón, Remezcla (1.5 minute read) With 882 applicants going up for one of 32 coveted slots, the Rhodes […]
Tougher Times For Latino Students? History Says They’ve Never Had It Easy
*There’s deep irony in this piece. Latino kids will survive taunts and discrimination in their schools, that’s the good thing. But they’ll survive because it’s not a new thing, they’ve […]
Is the Latino voting bloc just a myth? It’s complicated
*It’s interesting how even conservative Latino writers are at a loss to explain the Latino vote. It’s funny that we find common ground in the not really knowing. VL By […]
Protests and student walkouts mark the week after Trump’s win
*This is relevant because many of the high schoolers who are walking out are young Latinos, learning to turn their frustrations into voice and action. VL By Madison Park and […]
How I’m teaching my children to deal with a Trump presidency
*Good advice that many parents are seeking in the wake of the election. VL By Ray Salazar, The White Rhino (2.5 minute read) My head was spinning at 12:30 a.m. […]
