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National Louis University Students Use Trip to Mexico For Teaching Preparation
January 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Ten National Louis University undergraduate elementary education students recently traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico to observe teachers, share ideas with their counterparts at two teacher-training universities, and immerse themselves in the country’s culture. continue reading »
Mexican Consulate to Host Steps to College in February
December 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Latino high school students are invited to learn about college admissions and financial aid at Steps to College 2013 in Natomas, on Feb 2nd. continue reading »
Telcel AMERICA, UTPA to Offer Smartphones to Empower Latino Students
December 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Telcel AMERICA, a service provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc., America's largest no-contract cell provider and leader in the communications industry, has partnered with The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) to launch a grassroots initiative to provide the latest smartphones to Latino students, it was announced at a press conference at the university. continue reading »
UC Berkeley Receives $1 Million Donation For Undocumented Students’ Scholarships
December 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Undocumented students attending the University of California, Berkeley, on Wednesday expressed their happiness after receiving a $1 million donation for scholarships from the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund. continue reading »
North Carolina Immigrants Under Temporary Protected Status Qualify for In-state Tuition
December 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
A change in admission policy allows immigrants protected under Temporary Protected Status in North Carolina to be able to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. continue reading »
STUDY: Mexican-American Toddlers Lag in Early Language and Pre-Literacy Skills
December 12, 2012 | by University of California, Berkeley | Latino Daily News
Mexican American preschoolers fall behind their white counterparts in terms of early language and preliteracy skills, but the social competencies between the two groups are indistinguishable, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA. continue reading »
Will Americans View Spanish as an International Language in the Future?
November 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
With more than 420 million people speaking it, the future of Spanish "as an international language" is on the line in the United States, the director of Spain's Cervantes Institute told Efe here Friday. continue reading »
National Hispana Leadership Institute Announces 2013 Executive Leadership Program Fellows
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) announces its 2013 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) fellows. Following a competitive nationwide search, 22 Latinas have been selected to participate in this program. continue reading »
NALEO Educational Fund Elects Dallas Mayor as New Chair
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund announced the election of its new chair, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano along with new board members. continue reading »
U.S., Mexico Sign Education Agreement
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The United States and Mexico signed an agreement to promote student exchanges and increase educational opportunities for young people from both countries, the Mexican Education Secretariat said. continue reading »
Hispanic Access Foundation Helping More Latinos Get Into College
November 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
With Latinos now making up nearly a quarter of the 18-and-under population in the country and projected to grow, the importance of promoting and expanding post-secondary opportunities for them has become a critical need. As part of this effort, Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) has made education one of its four core priorities and will be participating in New Futuro's College Prep Fairs. continue reading »
National Louis University Encouraging Teachers to Partake in Education Debate
November 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
With the recent teacher strikes in districts throughout the Chicagoland area, the public debate about education has remained at the forefront in the community and nationwide. Many have voiced their opinions about what teachers should do to increase student success and how to do it – often portraying teachers as villains. continue reading »
Nominate Your Candidate for the Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
November 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The American Immigration Council is now accepting nominations for their 2013 Immigrant Youth Achievement Award. continue reading »
Mexican University Receives U.S. Accreditation
October 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
During the celebration of half a century of history, CETYS University System in Baja California, Mexico, received the official certificate of Accreditation conferred by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. continue reading »
Kmart Launches “Latina Smart” Internship Program
October 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
As the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, Kmart has announced the launch of the inaugural Latina Smart internship program. Five retail-minded Latina Smart interns will be selected to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship at Sears Holdings corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Interns will gain on-the-job experience, develop industry connections and receive mentorship and career development counseling throughout the program. continue reading »
Chivas USA, Mexican Consulate Donate $50,000 in Scholarships for LMU Students
October 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Los Angeles professional soccer team Chivas USA has formed a partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles to give $50,000 for need-based scholarships for Mexican and Mexican-American students at Loyola Marymount University this year. continue reading »
U.S. Army Promoting STEM-related Education, Careers For Hispanics
October 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The U.S. Army and Great Minds in STEM™ (GMiS) are joining forces to promote educational and career opportunities for Hispanic students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Army will partner with GMiS at the annual HENAAC conference, Oct. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Hispanics and Higher Education
October 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Today, Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the United States. They represent 1 out of every 6 people in the country and have an estimated annual buying power that exceeds $1 trillion. It is also expected that one in four children enrolled in K-12 public schools will be Latino by 2020. While these numbers are projected to increase substantially in the years ahead, they are expected to fall short in one critical area—the number of Latino college graduates. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Hispanics and Higher Education
October 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, Latinos are the fastest growing demographic in the United States. They represent 1 out of every 6 people in the country and have an estimated annual buying power that exceeds $1 trillion. It is also expected that one in four children enrolled in K-12 public schools will be Latino by 2020. While these numbers are projected to increase substantially in the years ahead, they are expected to fall short in one critical area—the number of Latino college graduates. continue reading »
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions
September 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the week of September 16-22 as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week” to recognize the more than 300 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation for their work, achievements, and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. continue reading »
