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Latino College Expo in New York City
March 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The Latino College Expo is hosting their 22nd Annual College fair preceded by their 4th Annual Leadership Summit for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are affiliated with program agencies, high schools, and community-based organizations. continue reading »
Hispanic and Black Students More Likely to Face Suspension, Expulsion, or Arrest
March 7, 2012 | by Washington Post | Education
In a civil rights report released Tuesday by the Education department, Hispanic and African American students were found to be involved in almost three quarters of arrests as a result of school related issues. continue reading »
Limited Preschool Access Dims Success for Latino Children-And California’s Future
March 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Gabriela Ramos had hardly knocked when four-year-old Fátima Martínez opened the front door of her family's home and ushered in her preschool instructor. continue reading »
Hispanic Association Seeks Nominees for Its Hall of Champions
February 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announced that nominations for the HACU Hall of Champions will be accepted through Friday, April 13, 2012, 5:00 p.m. (CDT). continue reading »
Culturally Responsive Teaching Model to Expand in Chicago & Suburbs
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
Students’ academic achievement and social development grew from a curriculum that uses culture as the foundation for literacy and fine arts instruction—according to a three-year independent study conducted by nonprofit Changing Worlds and its research partner, Loyola University’s Center for Urban Research continue reading »
Number of Hispanics with College Degrees Soars 80 pct
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The number of U.S. Hispanics with a bachelor's degree or higher increased by 80 percent between 2001 and 2011, from 2.1 million to 3.8 million, the Census continue reading »
U.S.-Spain Council Now Taking Applications for Young Leaders Program
February 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The U.S.-Spain Council is now accepting applications for the Young Leaders Program. You can download and complete the Application and Program Information Document by clicking here. The application deadline has been extended to February 20, 2012 continue reading »
Smithsonian Latino Center Announces Young Ambassadors Program
February 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The Smithsonian Latino Center is accepting applications for the 2012 Young Ambassadors Program being held June 24 – August 3. The deadline for all applications is Monday, April 9 continue reading »
American Immigration Council Seeks Entries for National Multimedia Contest
February 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The American Immigration Council is calling all young filmmakers and photographers to submit to the 2012 “Change in Motion” Multimedia Contest. continue reading »
Creating a Season
January 24, 2012 | by Dr. Ellen McMahon | Education
There are seasons of the year when we spend lots of time and energy even money on decorating. We decorate the house inside and out. We wear festive clothing and even costumes. With t continue reading »
NY Teacher Carmen Rodriguez Still Takes Home $75K/yr Despite Numerous Complaints Against Her
January 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A New York teacher has managed to survive three separate investigations into her conduct in the classroom to continue to earn $75,000 a year, despite a number of written reprimands and a call for her dismissal by the city’s Education Department. continue reading »
Tucson School Board Suspends Mexican American Studies Classes
January 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Effective immediately, the Tucson Unified School District’s (TUSD) ethnic studies program has been suspended after a long and controversial public hearing. An Arizona judge had previously ruled that the continue reading »
Are Latino Students Better Off, 44 Years After California School Walkouts?
January 3, 2012 | by New America Media | Latino Daily News
The first time I got to listen to Sal Castro speak was four years ago at UC Santa Barbara during my freshman year of college. Last month, I had the opportunity to hear him lecture again continue reading »
New Univ. of Arizona Ph.D. Program Offered in Mexican American Studies, Third of Its Kind in Nation
December 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
The University of Arizona has received approval to implement a doctoral program in Mexican American studies – the third program of its kind in the country. continue reading »
MALDEF Law Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
Since MALDEF’s founding, the civil rights organization has awarded scholarships to students who are committed to working to advance the civil rights of the Latino community in the United States continue reading »
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
December 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
Each year, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute awards the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders to outstanding high school seniors or college students who are committed to make a change for their community. continue reading »
Tenth Anniversary of Gilman Scholarships that Increase Diversity of American Students Abroad
December 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE), continue reading »
STUDY: $5.3 Billion in Financial Aid Going to Students Who Don’t Need It
December 11, 2011 | by Hechinger Report | Latino Daily News
Chris Ogren stands in a frustrated hunch at a window of New York University’s financial aid office, where he’s come for the fifth time in two days to sort out a problem with his $45,000 worth of student loans. continue reading »
New Efforts to Promote Diversity & Reduce Racial Isolation in Education
December 2, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
Today, the Departments of Justice and Education released two new guidance documents – one for school districts and one for colleges and universities – detailing the flexibility continue reading »
STUDY: Latinas Making Consistent Gains in Seeking Higher Education
November 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Young adult Hispanics who are immigrants or the U.S.-born children of immigrants are making consistent generational gains in education and employment, continue reading »
