Marinel Russo: Supporting Educators
Russo oversees projects such as T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood RI, a scholarship and workforce development program that provides financial opportunities and counseling support to the early childhood workforce.
Latino News Network Presents At The NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo
LNN Editors offer best practices and lessons learned on solutions journalism and covering LGBTQIA+ communities
More Americans ‘learning and earning,’ but college degree gaps persist
If all racial/ethnic groups had the same college degree attainment as white adults, the nation’s workers would see an additional $11 trillion in lifetime earnings.
In Arizona, a legacy of English-only education, systemic racism and xenophobic laws create a mental health crisis among Latino students
At the same time, the state ranks worst in the nation — nearly three times below national standards — for ensuring there are enough counselors to serve students
Wood River High School Hispanic student translates medical terminology for CSI, commits to Harvard
“Because my parents are immigrants, they dreamed of this since I was a little child,” Guerra-Carrillo said. “I mean, graduating high school was already just such a big dream.
Hortencia Zavala Foundation Announces Summer Intern in Partnership with LNN and Midwest Newsroom
Omaha native Isa Luzarraga will be able to report her own audio and digital stories.
As School Districts Anticipate Cuts, Budget Stabilization Bill Passes
Connecticut superintendents are concerned about intensifying learning gaps and their ability to address the needs of their diverse districts as COVID-era relief funding expires.
Idaho’s first Hispanic-serving institution: Is it living up to its title?
CSI Students feel like there’s still areas on campus that need to be improved, including increasing bilingual faculty.
Increasing Educator Diversity Across Connecticut
Education experts are calling for policy and societal changes that would best support educators of color across the state.
$50,000 in scholarships for high school seniors
Fund aims to make postsecondary education accessible for all students, especially those in low-income and underrepresented communities.
La Plaza: advocating and preparing Latino students for educational success
La Plaza empowers Latinos by providing and increasing access to essential social, education, and workforce development services.
Waded Cruzado: “Stimulating the curiosity of others to learn”
A prominent figure in the world of higher education, President Cruzado speaks openly about her family’s influence, love of books, career in education, and La Isla Del Encanto.