People + Education Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother’s influence on his education. – new Historias from StoryCorp
November 13, 2009
ELL makes a difference – After working as a social worker for several years, Patti Kuenzie made the switch to teaching. Now, an English Language Learners teacher for the River Fall School District, Kuenzie said she’s is happier than she’s ever been and doesn’t look back.
November 12, 2009
Fingernail Shaped Moons – a short narrative of what led me to become an educator by Jesse Tijerina
Juan Sepulveda of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will be at El Centro Hispano center in Durham on Thursday to speak with residents and local leaders about the status of Hispanic education.
November 6, 2009
A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college
October 14, 2009
Three lives and a literate city’s shame – Julia Rodriguez, Juan Contreras and Mercedes Meza couldn’t read or write. For years they got by with the help of friends and good memories for the sorts of sights that differentiated streets.
October 9, 2009
Latino principal credits Reading bilingual program for his success – Puerto Rican Salvador Sepulveda Jr. story
October 2, 2009
On Thursday, the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced a nearly $1 million endowed scholarship in Samuel R. Bowman’s name to help educate local Hispanic students. – Virginia
September 28, 2009
White House Aide Stresses Importance of Latinos’ Learning English – Juan Sepulveda in Puerto Rico
August 3, 2009
KC-area Latinos air concerns about education in forum with White House adviser Juan Sepulveda
June 5, 2009
Siblings graduate as valedictorian, salutatorian at Irving’s MacArthur High – Karen and Brian Cárdenas endured language barriers and financial hardships after emigrating from Colombia to be with their father.
March 19, 2009
With cash incentives, they save for college – Benefactor aids Hispanic families – La Vida Scholars program in Lynn, Massachusetts
February 18, 2009
Jose Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids’ lives in Venezuela. Watch this video as he shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond.
December 23, 2008
Con el respaldo de siete mil firmas de residentes, el activista hispano Angel Cordero cumplió hoy su séptimo día de protesta frente a la oficina de una senadora estatal a quien pide respaldar una ley de becas para alumnos de minorías. – New Jersey
December 3, 2008
Is Latino culture putting a low emphasis on education? On Monday, Ernesto Caravantes, author of the controversial book “Clipping Their Own Wings: The Incompatibility Between Latino Culture and American Education,” stopped by the Rocky editorial board, along with former Gov. Richard Lamm, to argue that Hispanic families were putting other cultural considerations ahead of education
December 2, 2008
Hispanic students and parents in the Fresno Unified School District have lost a long-time advocate on the board with the defeat of Manuel Núñez in the November election, some community members say.
November 21, 2008
Film Featuring Latino Superintendents and Administrators Advocates Value of Networking, Advocacy, and Mentoring for Student Performance – In Familia: Action, Support, and Leadership, a new short film from The Pearson Foundation
September 27, 2008
The non-profit organization Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) will recognize Dr. Alberto Ochoa at an event on Sunday, September 28, “for more than 30 years of advocacy, inspiration, encouragement, and motivation to the Latino community and San Diego State University.”
September 5, 2008
Some Tropical Storm Fay victims are using their time at the Estero Community Center to learn. Most of the hundreds of people forced out of their Bonita Springs homes don’t speak much English, but now they’re trying to change that. – Florida
August 20, 2008
Twenty months after stunning Boston by backing out of the superintendent of schools post, Manuel J. Rivera has quit as deputy secretary of education for the State of New York.
July 30, 2008
A Florida woman who has been married to both the former head of the Ku Klux Klan and the creator of a notorious white supremacist Web site is working as a spokeswoman for a school that aims to lift underprivileged black and Hispanic children out of poverty.
July 29, 2008
During a visit to Mexico City in 1997, Christel DeHaan, a wealthy American businesswoman-turned-philanthropist, was touring several orphanages when she decided that the best way to share her money was to create Christel House, where orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children would have an opportunity to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
June 9, 2008
UCR Graduate Student Receives L.A. County Bilingual Directors Award – Gregory O’Brien, principal at Sparks Elementary School, will be honored at the 32nd Annual Recognition Banquet on Saturday, June 7.
June 5, 2008
Middletown senior paves way for Hispanic students – John Cordero formed Latinos Unidos, which is dedicated to helping other Hispanic students succeed. – Ohio
Teacher who helped startcharter school honored – Juan Necochea
May 27, 2008
Accused of ‘acting white’ – (two Latino highschoolers in Sedalia, Missouri)
May 14, 2008
Longtime community leader Orlando Isaza, of Northampton, was one of three named yesterday to a new governor’s board focused on youth. – Massachusetts
May 12, 2008
Jose Preciado wants to represent you on the San Diego County Board of Education
Wakefield Educator Named N. Virginia’s Hispanic Teacher of Year – Felix Herrera
April 2, 2008
Miguel del Valle, Clerk of the City of Chicago, received National-Louis University’s (NLU) first annual Cesar E. Chavez Award for Service to the Latino Community for his work in helping Latinos overcome barriers to education.
March 11, 2008
Super Mario Barros – This teacher has a radio show, a newspaper column, and a satirical take on social issues – Boston
February 27, 2008
Catholic schools select De La Torre for superintendent – Kansas City
January 30, 2008
Carlos Negrete’s success is a family affair – Tesoro senior guard’s three-point shooting, leadership and unselfishness distinguish him on the court, but it wouldn’t mean a thing to him without his ever-present and boisterous relatives. – California high school basketball
November 4, 2007
Luis Valdez: the father of Chicano theater – Festival honors playwright/director who blazed a trail for Latinos in theater and film
October 18, 2007
Latino educators pass on lessons learned – California
September 23, 2007
Kenneth I. Trujillo expected to be first Latino on school panel – Philadelphia
May 7, 2007
Latino Educators to be Recognized at Conference Luncheon – New Jersey
March 21, 2007
Latina Lista: Latino School Teacher Makes it His Mission to Remind the Next Generation About Cesar Chavez
February 15, 2007
Tirso Serrano, one of first teachers at Cope, dies at 80 – California
February 2, 2007
Santa Maria’s David Sanchez will be the first Latino to head the California Teachers Association.
January 28, 2007
Manuel J. Rivera to head new commission on public higher education in New York instead of superintendent of Boston
January 25, 2007
Manuel J. Rivera declines to accept post as Boston school superintendent
January 17, 2007
Former education secretary to speak in Rockport – Lauro F. Cavazos – Texas (looks like he has a book: A Kineño Remembers: From the King Ranch to the White House.)
January 14, 2007
Q&A with Herman Badillo, author of “One Nation, One Standard” – Dallas Morning News
Principal Flores brings a fresh perspective to Fohi – Fontana, California
First Hispanic to join New Rochelle school board – Martin Sanchez – New York
January 12, 2007
McAllen’s first Hispanic superintendent dies – Texas – Pablo Perez
January 3, 2007
Bisbee English teacher big hit at Mexican drug rehab center – Instructor makes weekly cross-border trek to improve lives
December 21, 2006
Badillo’s rant
December 19, 2006
Herman BADILLO LASHES LATINOS on education
December 15, 2006
Commencement Close-Up: Rosendo Parra III earns degree, laptop – University of Texas at San Antonio
December 8, 2006
Kansas State’s Clemente Jaquez-Herrera Receives Gilman International Scholarship To Study Abroad In Orvieto, Italy
December 7, 2006
Plaintiff in landmark case Serrano, 69, dies – Hacienda Heights, California
December 5, 2006
ASU’s Yzaguirre receives Shriver Award – Arizona State University
Promising scholar Ricardo Krauel dies at age 40 – Princeton University, New Jersey
December 3, 2006
Delgado-Romero earns national award – (Education Professor) Georgia
November 27, 2006
Robert Pozos, Ph.D. Receives the Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award – San Diego State University, California
November 10, 2006
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) names John Trasvina as president
October 26, 2006
First Hispanic leader, Larry Calderon, of Broward Community College called inclusive, resigns – Florida
October 25, 2006
Ofelia Arellano – Dean of Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma urges proactive approach to meet changing needs
October 23, 2006
LULAC, schools are keen on teen’s artistic promise – Norbert Garcí – Arizona
October 19, 2006
Veteran teacher is named chairman of National Education Association caucus – Bob Munoz of California
October 16, 2006
Hispanic Advancement Leader Hernandez to Present Davis Lecture – Stamford University, Connecticut
October 15, 2006
Tito Guerrero hopes to lead Texas A&M on a path toward greater culture, intellect
October 10, 2006
CEO and Publisher, Martha C. de la Torre, of Hispanic-Market Publications El Clasificado and Al Borde appointed to Loyola Marymount University Board of Regents
September 28, 2006
Castillo earns Rogers Award for service – Texas
September 27, 2006
Jaime Escalante speaks about his teaching philosophy
September 25, 2006
National Hispanic Science Network honors Flavio F. Marsiglia – Arizona State University
September 15, 2006
Professor co-edits book about her father, Juan Felipe Toruno
September 14, 2006
National Latino group honors University of North Carolina-Charlotte professor José Gamez
September 11, 2006
Pedro R. Portes Named as University of Georgia’s The Goizueta Foundation Distinguished Chair of Latino Teacher Education
September 8, 2006
Michigan State University professor sparks university’s creation of 2nd national Chicano/Latino doctoral program to begin in fall
September 6, 2006
Q & A with Zulema Hernandez – Spotlight of the president of Univeristy of Kentucky’s chapter of the Latino American Student Organization
Nancy Navarro says her voice is an important one for the school board. Maryland
September 1, 2006
Ventura College’s Professor Mayo De la Rocha proud of Mexican heritage
August 31, 2006
Bush taps Laredoan for role: Martinez Tucker to become undersecretary of education
Perez brings solid track record to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. North Carolina
August 30, 2006
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Names Paul M. Ostergard as Interim President and CEO. Sara Martinez Tucker to be nominated for U.S. Under Secretary Of Education
August 27, 2006
TV celebrity Myrka Dellanos read to children in West Kendall during an event encouraging them to read and brush their teeth before going to bed.
August 25, 2006
Latina nurse had rough time in blazing trail for University of Arizona diversity
August 24, 2006
Family Tugs, but She’s Crossing Country for College
August 18, 2006
Saucedos shatter immigration arguments
August 13, 2006
3 people, 1 group to be honored for service to Latinos at University of Toledo, Ohio
August 7, 2006
Guadalupe Martinez is educating and facilitating in Marshall, Missouri
July 23, 2006
HER RESUME AND 4.7 GRADE-POINT AVERAGE SHOULD GIVE ANGIE ENOUGH FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE. BUT SHE LACKS ONE CRUCIAL 9-DIGIT NUMBER in Chicago, Illinois
July 13, 2006
Nazario-Colón Named Co-chair of NCORE at the University of Kentucky
July 2, 2006
New president of CSU-Pueblo
June 29, 2006
College of Saint Benedict Student Selected for Latinas Learning to Lead Youth Institute
June 28, 2006
Affection for Latino film leads to a Palomar class. California
June 27, 2006
Rivera, willing to take risks. Rochester, New York
June 22, 2006
Dade teen among 9 honored by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
June 5, 2006
Hispanic PR Wire – Walden University Selects Dr. Manuel Tomás Barrera III as Dean of College of Education
May 26, 2006
Vaya con Dios, Ms. Quintanilla
Swain teacher fills vital role for Latino students. North Carolina
May 21, 2006
Eastern Connecticut State University appoints first Latina president
May 12, 2006
Latina mom surmounts obstacles, earns degree in Arizona
May 11, 2006
MacArthur teacher named best in U.S. for bilingual education
May 7, 2006
Boca High teacher a finalist for Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award. Florida
April 18, 2006
University of California, Santa Barbara Professor Wins W.T. Grant Scholars Award for Research on Improving the Lives of Young Latinas
April 12, 2006
Latino scholar Carlos Munoz to discuss diversity and social justice in April 19 talk in Minnesota
Hispanic Business honors University of Texas El Paso dean Josefina Tinajero
April 8, 2006
University of San Francisco :: From Gang Member to Tenure Track Professor. Sociology Professor Relies on His Own Experience to Research Kids, Gangs and Life on the Streets
February 27, 2006
Two professors of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz have been named Scholars of the Year by the campus’s Chicano/Latino Research Center (CLRC).
January 17, 2006
Peru teen, Melissa Mata, receives national recognition
January 10, 2006
Higher education chief joins Hispanic group’s board
January 9, 2006
Eastern Washington University board picks first Latino president
January 6, 2006
Alverno Seniors Earn National Academic Recognition. California
January 3, 2006
UCF appoints first Hispanic dean
December 4, 2005
Hispanic students invest in college. Memphis, Tennessee
November 9, 2005
Maria Carrillo – Her heritage and success as a student in Mexico help the biology, ESL teacher lift young Latinos
November 1, 2005
UTSA business dean named to 100 Most Influential Hispanics list
October 7, 2005
news – Linking Latinos and schools
September 30, 2005
Spanish educator is state’s teacher of the year
August 24, 2005
Educator who broke racial barriers dies, Eddie Soto
August 10, 2005
A 23-year-old Hialeah man has moved from a local community college to Yale in just three years after leaving Cuba.
