LatinaLista — Literacy. It’s a word that gauges the future success of our children in school. Children who have an appreciation of reading and learn the basics of sounding out words go on to have success in school. Children who aren’t exposed to books and don’t grasp those early lessons are doomed to feel self-conscious, [...]
Latino parents need to change educational system in San Diego
By Pablo Jaime Sáinz La Prensa San Diego SAN DIEGO — Experts at a recent educational forum agreed that Latino students in the San Diego Unified School District are trailing behind their White counterparts. The forum, which took place at the Jacobs Center on Saturday, May 14, highlighted several key academic areas where Latino students [...]
Bolivia: Teaching children to move beyond asking to be pitied towards showing compassion
By Angie Washington Latina Lista COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — Pity is the lazy cousin of compassion. A small girl sits on a swing. Not a week has passed since she was removed from an abusive situation and put in the orphanage. Her feet are covered in sores. She must be carried from place to place. One [...]
Special Mother’s Day video makes mom star of her own movie
LatinaLista — The countdown to Mother’s Day is underway — it’s this Sunday, May 8 — and the number one question most children are asking themselves is: What am I going to give mom? For those on a tight budget but want a gift that is extra special in showing mom she’s one-of-a-kind, the folks [...]
New bilingual family video-chat site creates real-time bridges for Latino families living apart
LatinaLista — What happens when the abuelos live in one part of the country and the nietos live in another? Well, it used to mean lots of long-distance phone calls. Then, when webcams were created, it meant precious face-time but the chance to color a picture with the grandchildren or read a book together would [...]
Latino “papi” strives to create an epic summer family road trip
LatinaLista — For most fathers, celebrating this past Father’s Day meant a day to be pampered, barbecuing or resting watching the World Cup surrounded by their loving families. Well, for one “papi,” Father’s Day was far from restful, though he was surrounded by his loving family — and will be 24/7 for the next 40 [...]
