EDUCACION

LATINO VOICES
What is a Chicano Educator?
By Jose Lara, Contributor
is a teacher in Los Angeles and coordinator for Ethnic Studies...
A Chicano Educator has pride in himself and his community. He stands a little taller than some of his peers because he knows his heritage, history, and is politicized. He is not afraid to call out injustice and teaches critical consciousness with his students. He cares deeply about all his students and works tirelessly to help them succeed.
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IMPACT
San Pasqual Academy Grandparents Program: A Unique Volunteer Living Option for Seniors
By Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson, Contributor
The Grannies on Safari
This is a narrative about volunteer surrogate grandparents living among teens (who are not related) in a rural, residential school setting far from the crowds of urban Southern California -- and loving it.
BLACK VOICES
The Civil Rights Wrong of Blaming The Elite High School Admission Test
By Michael Meyers, Contributor
Executive Director, New York Civil Rights Coalition
I dissent from this guilt premised on racial condescension and its inculcation of double standards in the guise of coming to the aid of "culturally disadvantaged" minority group black and Hispanic students who are under-represented at the elite high schools.
LATINO VOICES
They Are Us: Why the Nation's Future Is Riding on Latino Students' Success
By Jamie Merisotis, Contributor
CEO/President, Lumina Foundation, Author
It's past time to see Latino educational success as a novel issue that must be addressed. Our collective economic and social well-being will be shaped and driven by the educational success of Latinos. That means it's an issue we must all address, with conviction and cooperation.
LATINO VOICES
Latinos Answering the Call for Social Justice Through Teach for America
By Amanda Fernandez, Contributor
Responsible for Teach For America’s Latino Community Outreach ...
We have seen that through the experience of teaching successfully in some of our nation's highest-need schools, these Latino leaders will gain the credibility, inspiration, hope and audacity to believe in their capacity to help change lives.
LATINO VOICES
How to Court the Latino Voter: Offer Real Solutions on Education
By Sylvia Puente, Contributor
Executive Director, Latino Policy Forum
In today's hyper-partisan climate of deep divides between the red and the blue, both parties seem to find common ground on one issue: Our schools are failing too many of our students.