HispanicTips » Education http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:50:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/about-350-latino-underclassmen-from-11-northwest-suburban-high-schools-explored-the-campus-of-harper-college-getting-a-sample-of-what-their-lives-could-be-like-if-they-pursue-higher-education-8th-an/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/about-350-latino-underclassmen-from-11-northwest-suburban-high-schools-explored-the-campus-of-harper-college-getting-a-sample-of-what-their-lives-could-be-like-if-they-pursue-higher-education-8th-an/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68399 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68399 0 Virginia’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/virginias-assistant-secretary-of-education-douglas-garcia-says-the-department-of-education-will-focus-on-improving-hispanic-college-attendance-numbers/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/virginias-assistant-secretary-of-education-douglas-garcia-says-the-department-of-education-will-focus-on-improving-hispanic-college-attendance-numbers/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:38:27 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68390 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68390 0 At-risk Hispanic students get a hand up in after-school program at Bonnabel – Louisiana http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/at-risk-hispanic-students-get-a-hand-up-in-after-school-program-at-bonnabel-louisiana/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/at-risk-hispanic-students-get-a-hand-up-in-after-school-program-at-bonnabel-louisiana/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:06:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68229 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68229 0 Education Reform: Looking Past The Pom-Poms http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/education-reform-looking-past-the-pom-poms/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/education-reform-looking-past-the-pom-poms/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:40:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/education-reform-looking-past-the-pom-poms/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68166 0 “They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/%e2%80%9cthey%e2%80%9d-are-%e2%80%9cus%e2%80%9d-the-devastating-effects-of-broken-immigration-policy-on-children-in-immigrant-families/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/%e2%80%9cthey%e2%80%9d-are-%e2%80%9cus%e2%80%9d-the-devastating-effects-of-broken-immigration-policy-on-children-in-immigrant-families/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:53:31 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/21/%e2%80%9cthey%e2%80%9d-are-%e2%80%9cus%e2%80%9d-the-devastating-effects-of-broken-immigration-policy-on-children-in-immigrant-families/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68151 0 Black, Hispanic Parents Say They Don’t Feel Welcome In Schools – Hartford, Connecticut http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/black-hispanic-parents-say-they-dont-feel-welcome-in-schools-hartford-connecticut/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/black-hispanic-parents-say-they-dont-feel-welcome-in-schools-hartford-connecticut/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68136 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68136 0 The Right to a Great Education – Advocating for Quality Education for All – By Alvaro Huerta http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/the-right-to-a-great-education-advocating-for-quality-education-for-all-by-alvaro-huerta/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/the-right-to-a-great-education-advocating-for-quality-education-for-all-by-alvaro-huerta/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:22:46 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68124 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68124 0 Guest Voz: First Latino President-elect of American Bar Association speaks out about civic education http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/guest-voz-first-latino-president-elect-of-american-bar-association-speaks-out-about-civic-education/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/guest-voz-first-latino-president-elect-of-american-bar-association-speaks-out-about-civic-education/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:06 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68095 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68095 0 Yeri Lopez: Student loan rules hamper best and brightest http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/yeri-lopez-student-loan-rules-hamper-best-and-brightest/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/yeri-lopez-student-loan-rules-hamper-best-and-brightest/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68062 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68062 0 Hispanic leaders in Texas on Wednesday assailed a draft social studies curriculum under consideration by the State Board of Education, saying it woefully ignores the role that Hispanics have played in shaping state and national history. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/hispanic-leaders-in-texas-on-wednesday-assailed-a-draft-social-studies-curriculum-under-consideration-by-the-state-board-of-education-saying-it-woefully-ignores-the-role-that-hispanics-have-played-in/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/hispanic-leaders-in-texas-on-wednesday-assailed-a-draft-social-studies-curriculum-under-consideration-by-the-state-board-of-education-saying-it-woefully-ignores-the-role-that-hispanics-have-played-in/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:30 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67880 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67880 0 The University of Panama indefinitely suspended classes on Wednesday after confrontations between students and police during a protest against alleged U.S. involvement in plans to build new military installations. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/the-university-of-panama-indefinitely-suspended-classes-on-wednesday-after-confrontations-between-students-and-police-during-a-protest-against-alleged-u-s-involvement-in-plans-to-build-new-military-i/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/the-university-of-panama-indefinitely-suspended-classes-on-wednesday-after-confrontations-between-students-and-police-during-a-protest-against-alleged-u-s-involvement-in-plans-to-build-new-military-i/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/the-university-of-panama-indefinitely-suspended-classes-on-wednesday-after-confrontations-between-students-and-police-during-a-protest-against-alleged-u-s-involvement-in-plans-to-build-new-military-i/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67865 0 Over the last 3 years, high schools that received the lowest marks from the city have been the ones with the highest percentages of poor, black and Hispanic students, despite an evaluation system that was meant to equalize differences among student bodies, according to an analysis by The New York Times of school grades released this week. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/over-the-last-3-years-high-schools-that-received-the-lowest-marks-from-the-city-have-been-the-ones-with-the-highest-percentages-of-poor-black-and-hispanic-students-despite-an-evaluation-system-that/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/over-the-last-3-years-high-schools-that-received-the-lowest-marks-from-the-city-have-been-the-ones-with-the-highest-percentages-of-poor-black-and-hispanic-students-despite-an-evaluation-system-that/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:56:02 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67842 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67842 0 A legislator from El Paso has criticized proposed history and social studies standards for public schools as being unfair to Hispanics. – Rep. Norma Chavez raised the issue Wednesday in Austin before the State Board of Education. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/a-legislator-from-el-paso-has-criticized-proposed-history-and-social-studies-standards-for-public-schools-as-being-unfair-to-hispanics-rep-norma-chavez-raised-the-issue-wednesday-in-austin-before/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/a-legislator-from-el-paso-has-criticized-proposed-history-and-social-studies-standards-for-public-schools-as-being-unfair-to-hispanics-rep-norma-chavez-raised-the-issue-wednesday-in-austin-before/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:31 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67832 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67832 0 Hispanics are 9% of the Virginia’s schoolchildren, but 5% of gifted students. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/hispanics-are-9-of-the-virginias-schoolchildren-but-5-of-gifted-students/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/hispanics-are-9-of-the-virginias-schoolchildren-but-5-of-gifted-students/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67811 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67811 0 Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother’s influence on his education. – new Historias from StoryCorp http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/congressman-raul-grijalva-talks-to-his-daughter-marisa-about-his-mothers-influence-on-his-education-new-historias-from-storycorp/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/congressman-raul-grijalva-talks-to-his-daughter-marisa-about-his-mothers-influence-on-his-education-new-historias-from-storycorp/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:09:13 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67683 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67683 0 Young Latino Children Throughout Los Angeles County to Benefit from IBM Donation of Educational Computer Learning Centers http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/young-latino-children-throughout-los-angeles-county-to-benefit-from-ibm-donation-of-educational-computer-learning-centers/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/young-latino-children-throughout-los-angeles-county-to-benefit-from-ibm-donation-of-educational-computer-learning-centers/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67606 IBM has donated 50 children’s educational computer learning centers with bilingual software to Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) with the intent of improving access to technology for hundreds of at-risk Latino students at LAUP preschools throughout Los Angeles County.

The “Young Explorer Learning Center™” computers are part of IBM’s KidSmart Early Learning Program and the total grant is valued at $100,000. They integrate interactive teaching and learning activities in English and Spanish using the latest technology into the pre-kindergarten curriculum. The computer learning stations will be installed at 50 LAUP preschools countywide.

IBM launched the KidSmart program initiative as part of its commitment to generate interest in math and science among students and to ultimately increase the number of students entering into science, math and technology careers. The emphasis on Latino children is based on projections that in America, the Hispanic community is expected to comprise 25 percent of the overall population by 2050, making the U.S. home to the largest Hispanic population in the world.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, whose district includes the Van Nuys Civic Child Development Center, where a demonstration of the computer learning centers took place Nov. 16, said the computer learning centers will enhance the educational experience of the young children.

“IBM’s early learning computers can help inspire kids to create and learn because they incorporate an element of play, engaging their minds and imaginations in a truly unique way as nothing else can,” he said.

Today, the number of Hispanic students pursuing careers in science, math and technology is extremely low, said Don Jue, IBM's senior executive in Los Angeles County. “We know that early childhood education through terrific organizations like LAUP can prepare children to learn so that math and science skills are within their grasp, and one day may lead to more Hispanic scientists and engineers,” Jue said.

Latinos accounted for only 4.2 percent of engineering degrees awarded in 2005 and a scant 1.5 percent doctorate degrees, according to the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. Furthermore, Hispanic students are dropping out of high school at an alarming 24 percent national rate, which is higher than any other ethnic population.

Gary Mangiofico, CEO of LAUP, said the KidSmart Program will help teach young children concepts in math, science and language as well as the skills needed to be successful in the classroom.

“All students deserve access to the same resources,” he said. “Some populations face a disparity, however, especially where English may be a second language. We’re excited to be part of this initiative and deliver high-quality teaching resources to all of our children participating in this program.”

IBM developed the KidSmart program more than a decade ago to help reduce the digital divide, especially in urban areas, where it was becoming apparent that children from less affluent backgrounds could benefit from access to specialized technology tools and educational materials to better prepare them to enter school.

The Young Explorer computers are housed in brightly-colored, kid-friendly Little Tikes ™ furniture and are equipped with award-winning educational software to help children learn and explore concepts in math, science and language. The computer centers can also help children learn important socialization skills such as how to work together and sharing.

The KidSmart Early Learning Program has benefited students in 60 countries worldwide, serving more than 10 million children and 100,000 teachers.

Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is a non-profit organization established to provide high-quality preschool education to the children in Los Angeles County. Since 2005, its creative model that focuses on high-quality has touched the lives of more than 30,000 preschool-aged children through enriching curricula and nurturing environments aimed to best prepare four-year-olds to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. LAUP is primarily funded by First 5 LA, and is lauded as a premier organization by the California Council for Excellence.

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Contacts

Los Angeles Universal Preschool
Terry Kanakri, 213-416-1846 or 213-220-4300
tkanakri@laup.net Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67606 0 Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/deporting-undocumented-students-affects-the-chances-for-legal-return-if-congress-doesnt-address-it-in-immigration-reform-bill/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/deporting-undocumented-students-affects-the-chances-for-legal-return-if-congress-doesnt-address-it-in-immigration-reform-bill/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:49:33 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67600 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67600 0 The Utah Hispanic Leadership Foundation will present academic scholarships to 51 Latino students at the group’s annual holiday gala Friday. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/the-utah-hispanic-leadership-foundation-will-present-academic-scholarships-to-51-latino-students-at-the-groups-annual-holiday-gala-friday/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/the-utah-hispanic-leadership-foundation-will-present-academic-scholarships-to-51-latino-students-at-the-groups-annual-holiday-gala-friday/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:13 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/the-utah-hispanic-leadership-foundation-will-present-academic-scholarships-to-51-latino-students-at-the-groups-annual-holiday-gala-friday/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67592 0 Massachusetts immigrant tuition bill to get new push http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/massachusetts-immigrant-tuition-bill-to-get-new-push/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/massachusetts-immigrant-tuition-bill-to-get-new-push/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:26:33 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67563 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67563 0 The Center for Comparative Immigration Studies announces the publication of the first fieldwork-based study of the impacts of the U.S. economic crisis on Mexican migration to the United States http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/the-center-for-comparative-immigration-studies-announces-the-publication-of-the-first-fieldwork-based-study-of-the-impacts-of-the-u-s-economic-crisis-on-mexican-migration-to-the-united-states/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/the-center-for-comparative-immigration-studies-announces-the-publication-of-the-first-fieldwork-based-study-of-the-impacts-of-the-u-s-economic-crisis-on-mexican-migration-to-the-united-states/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67536 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67536 0