As usual, it’s exhausting trying to keep up with today’s news. Maybe that’s why the US Census wants to make filling out the 2020 census as easy as a click and send; Believe it or not, there’s not a…
By Catherine Snow The Conversation A recent report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences calls for more attention to language teaching in the U.S. The report notes that U.S. students have much less access to foreign language…
By Natalie Gross Latino Ed Beat Graduates in white and purple robes exited the auditorium, their newly turned tassels bouncing as they sang and danced to a recording of the popular Latin salsa tune, “Vivir Mi Vida.” They…
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Crowdfunder: On a mission to show kids and adults how to read, understand & enjoy poetry
May 2, 2016, 2:28 PM 0
LatinaLista — Poetry is one of the most beautiful genres of literature but it can also be among the hardest to understand. It takes appreciation to understand a poet’s ‘layer’ of words and that comes with practice and guidance….
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Crowdfunder: Bilingual children’s book teaches families about sea turtle conservation
Oct 26, 2015, 12:57 PM 0
LatinaLista — Campaign: Mis Amigos Del Mar Tess Krasne is an environmental biology major at Washington University in St. Louis with minors in anthropology and applied microeconomics. She spent this past summer on the small island of Isla Mujeres,…
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30-4-30 Interview #7: Verenice Gutierrez – Crusading for marginalized students
Sep 23, 2015, 2:28 PM 0
Hispanic News Online (HNOnline) (Editor’s Note: For Hispanic Heritage Month, HNOnline has created the 30-4-30 podcast series highlighting 30 Latino leaders/trailblazers across the country for the 30 days of Hispanic Heritage Month. HNOnline is the sister publication of Latina…
By Ramona Ortega Mi Dinero Mi Futuro In case you haven’t heard chica, Latinos are the new hot market! According to the leading consumer research group Nielsen, “Hispanic women are a key growth engine of the U.S. female population…
By Jann Ingmire Futurity Young children who hear more than one language spoken at home become better communicators, a new study finds. Effective communication requires the ability to take others’ perspectives. Researchers discovered that children from multilingual environments are…
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San Antonio site of first rollout of bilingual mobile app to boost voting
Apr 21, 2015, 12:45 PM 0
By Natalie Bobadilla La Prensa Texas is the state with the lowest voter turnout in the United States, but a mobile application aims to change this picture. On Thursday afternoon, the ThinkVoting and OCI Group companies launched The Voting…
LatinaLista — Campaign: El BeiSMan El BeiSMan is a non-profit collective of journalists and educators that produces a bilingual online monthly magazine and short documentaries. El BeiSMan also publishes books and sponsors workshops and forums on a variety of…
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S. TX Lawmakers: Too many state troopers unfamiliar with border culture
Dec 5, 2014, 11:30 AM 0
By Steve Taylor Rio Grande Guardian McALLEN, TX — Too many of the Department of Public Safety troopers assigned to the South Texas border region do not understand the local Hispanic culture and are unable to speak Spanish. This…
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Latino children’s authors celebrate El Dia de Los Niños/El Dia de los Libros with live-streaming readings
Apr 29, 2014, 5:32 PM 0
LatinaLista — It will be 18 years tomorrow (April 30) since children’s author Pat Mora forced the children’s book publishing industry to take one day out of the year to seriously consider diversity in children’s literature by proposing a…
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Viernes Video: Latina trailblazing comic shares her life story in new bilingual docu-comedy
Apr 25, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Like arroz y frijoles, Kiki Melendez and show business go hand-in-hand. Whether she’s hosting her own variety show, headlining a Latina comic showcase, producing or starring in film or appearing on stage, New York City-born Melendez is…
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Rising Music Artist: From Buenos Aires to Queens, IMMI creates bilingual musical messages
Apr 17, 2014, 5:42 PM 0
LatinaLista — Since his debut single, Buenos Aires-born songwriter IMMI (GRANT) has striven to deliver music with a clear message. His first single, Immigrant/Inmigrante, a finalist in the 2012 John Lennon songwriting contest, was clear in its political overtones…
SaludToday Latinos face higher rates of heart disease than other populations because of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, the American Heart Association reports. There’s a new free app to give peace of mind for those who have recovered…
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Video: Ozomatli reaches out to fans through video series explaining inspiration behind new album
Feb 27, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Raul, Asdru, Wil Dog, Uli, Jiro, Justin aren’t just friends and musicians, they’re activists, supporters of human rights and are the heart and soul of the popular group Ozomatli. Founded in 1995, Ozomatli was formed when the…
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Book Review: Young boy faces down el cucuy to discover his own bravery
Jan 7, 2014, 2:41 PM 0
By Martha Rico LatinaLista In the tale,The Cucuy Stole my Cascarones/ El Coco me robo los cascarones, by Spelile Rivas, the author taps two well-known cultural elements — cascarones and el cucuy — to produce an enjoyable bilingual tale….
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University of Houston research finds potential key to learning a new language
Nov 26, 2013, 9:51 AM 0
The Venture A new study by University of Houston (UH) researchers may lead to dramatic changes in the way language is taught and learned – especially a second language. These findings are important because statistics show 60 percent of…
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Guest Voz: Becoming a Multilingual Nation: The Challenge and the Promise
Nov 12, 2013, 12:16 PM 0
By Yvette Donado LatinaLista English is the dominant language of the United States. Yet, because we are a ‘nation of immigrants,’ the U.S. Census reports that over 60 million people, ages 5 and older, speak another language than English…
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First bilingual judge serves Georgia city of Port Wentworth
Nov 7, 2013, 9:27 AM 0
La Voz Last month, attorney Thomas L. Cole was sworn in by Mayor Glenn Jones as the new Chief Judge for Port Wentworth, Ga. Cole also serves as a municipal court judge for Thunderbolt, Ga. and sits as a…
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Group of public school librarians ‘light the way’ for Latino readers with annual bilingual reading list
Aug 28, 2013, 3:16 PM 0
LatinaLista — Ever since the New York Times‘ article highlighting the lack of Latino characters in children’s books, there’s been a heightened awareness to find and get books by and about Latinos into the hands of Latino children. A…
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Latina Cancer Patients Find Support Through Unique DIVAS Program
Jul 24, 2013, 9:22 AM 0
By Annika Darling CTLatinoNews.com Before the DIVAS program was formed, women with cancer in the Hartford area who only spoke Spanish were hard pressed to find support. It was when Sotera Davila, who was suffering from cancer, pointed out…
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Site dedicated to preserving Spanish in bicultural families puts new twist on children’s summer reading program
Jul 2, 2013, 3:00 PM 0
LatinaLista — While there has always been debate as to whether or not English should be declared the ‘official’ language of the United States — currently, there are over 20 states that enacted laws or adopted amendments declaring it…
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Bilingual literacy site gears up for summer with free downloadable ebooks, coloring pages and activity sheets
May 22, 2013, 1:09 PM 0
LatinaLista — It won’t be long before kids are out of school for the summer and parents will be wondering not just how to keep them entertained but keep learning. One way could be through reading — bilingual stories. Read…
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Free Bilingual E-Book! Asthma Triggers: A Guide For Parents, Teachers, Doctors And Nurses
May 17, 2013, 12:07 PM 0
By Dominique Browning Moms Clean Air Force Moms Clean Air Force has created a free Spanish/English e-book called, ASTHMA TRIGGERS: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, Doctors and Nurses. Asthma is a national epidemic. Nearly 26 million Americans live with…
