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New report proves how systemic discrimination is in nation’s public school system

Jun 9, 2016, 4:28 PM 0

LatinaLista — Two headlines that have dominated the news in the last few months when it comes to our public schools are: Latino and Black children are now the “majority-minority” and students of color are among those targeted for…

General, Life Issues

Too many students unprepared for college may have unrealistic vision of what college is all about

Jan 22, 2013, 12:00 AM 0

College@Home “Give it the ol’ college try.” We’ve all heard it. Whether from a coach, a parent or other authority figure, the phrase is often used as encouragement when one is faced with a seemingly insurmountable task. It instructs…

Children, Education, Government, Youth

The release of K-12 Common Core State Standards is a boon for students of color

Jun 2, 2010, 3:48 PM 0

LatinaLista — The U.S. Census reported last month that the national mover rate increased from 11.9 percent in 2008 (a record low rate since the U.S. Census Bureau began tracking the data in 1948) to 12.5 percent in 2009….