Announcement: Latino News Network — NPR Midwest Newsroom Internship
Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful multimedia work in the production of local and regional news, including reporting and writing, audio, visuals and social media.
Tennessee Tech recruitment specialist honors immigrant family
‘They came with nothing and gave me everything.’
¡Presente! Carlos Rivas
“I want to be able to provide that same support that my teachers provided me to other students and families,” Rivas said.
University of Washington’s Latine Student Union Is Rebuilding Community
“I’ve just grown to love … creating a space for Latine students of all countries,” said Denice Melendez-Macin, co-president of the organization.
A Strategy To Solving Food Insecurity On College Campuses
Fordham University’s Swipe Out Hunger initiative helps students battling food insecurity.
When in doubt, just remember ‘Sí se puede’
“It was perfect for me because I was able to hear from current students with backgrounds similar to mine.”
¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso
Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this fall. The ceremony launched the historic Milken Educator Awards season, making Santonastaso the 3,000th Milken Educator in the national network.
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.”