Why The FAFSA Can’t Be A Barrier To Latinos Pursuing Higher Education
Students are afraid that the information they provide will supply the incoming administration with data that could make it easier to deport their parents.
Arizona is the only state that separates students under English-only laws. A mountain of evidence shows it doesn’t work.
Republican education superintendent Tom Horne is back and reigniting his push for the outlier policy.
UNH works to make ‘first gen’ students feel right at home
First generation students attending the University of New Hampshire benefit from a growing trove of campus resources to ensure their
New York must fix underlying education issues, graduation requirements
Current statistics show fewer than half of eighth graders statewide are proficient in math; 32% of them are Latino students.
More support is needed in schools, says Latina youth leader
“I want politicians to prioritize schools, making sure that students feel safe and are supported,” she says. “Students should not walk into schools, pass through a metal detector and feel surveilled.”
Debut Book ‘Sin Padres, Ni Papeles’ Captures Untold Stories of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth
“It’s both a story about inclusion but also deep marginalization,” Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales said.
It’s a team effort to ensure rural students who are homeless get an equal education
More than 4,800 students are considered homeless in Nebraska, and school districts can do only so much to help. Many rely on partnerships with local organizations to support student needs outside of school.
Couple inspire generational achievement through education
ASU Online alums shaping the future for their family, community
First-Generation Latina Receives Honorable ‘Act-Six’ Scholarship
“It was challenging navigating this by myself because my family turned to me to pave my path for college,” Chelsea Cordoba said.
Seattle Public Library elevates Latinx representation and access
Across its 26 branches, the library includes materials in 18 languages other than English and has recently acquired children’s books including in Guatemalan indigenous language.
Teachers still spend their own money on school supplies, despite efforts to help stock classrooms
Many educators say their districts aren’t supplying everything their students need. Non-profit groups, community organizations and even the courts are stepping in to help meet needs across the Midwest, but education advocates say it’s not a long-term solution.
Initiative Aims To Boost Financial Aid Accessibility For College Students
RISLA is working to improve year-over-year drop-offs in FAFSA completions.