A Gadget to Help Latinos Shrink the ‘Word Gap’
A Gadget to Help Latinos Shrink the ‘Word Gap’
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco My wife is an educator, so I’ve heard of the “word gap” in conversations with her. The word gap is the difference in the number of […]
Clinton to Encourage Reading in Hispanic Families
By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press/ ABC Hillary Rodham Clinton is helping initiate a public service campaign encouraging Hispanic families to read, sing and talk more to their young children so […]
In-State Tuition For Immigrants Gaining Ground Across The U.S.
By Associated Press, Fox News Latino WASHINGTON (AP) – Giancarlo Tello paid $14,000 more than other New Jersey high school graduates to attend Rutgers University, the state’s flagship public college. […]
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 English-Speaking Hispanics Have Higher Self-Esteem, Says Study
By Hispanically Speaking News Young Latinos with a good command of English and who converse easily with non-Latinos improve their academic performance and raise their self-esteem, because these social skills […]
What Are You Doing With Your Education?
By Ray Salazar, Gozamos My students are sometimes surprised when they hear it took my five years to get through undergrad. “Aren’t you supposed to graduate in four?” they’ll ask. […]
Mexican-American studies needed in Texas
By Tony Diaz, Houston Chronicle On Friday, the Texas State Board of Education can vote to implement Mexican-American studies as a legitimate course option for every school district in Texas. Or the […]
Poll Focuses On Views From A Wide Array Of Latino Americans
By Gene Demby, NPR/WBUR You’ve probably heard a lot about “the Latino voter” or the way companies are trying to win over “the Latino consumer.” It’s a cliché to point out […]
No Latinos, Girls or Blacks Take AP Computer Science Exam in Some States
By Liana Heitin, Education Week A new analysis of test-taking data finds that in Mississippi and Montana, no female, African American, or Hispanic students took the Advanced Placement exam in computer science. In fact, […]
Latina principal transforms school into top in nation
By Lindsey Anderson, Las Cruces Sun-News LCSN Editor’s Note: The success of any community largely depends on the people who live there. In Doña Ana County, we are fortunate to have […]
