Education + Virginia Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 24, 2009

Virginia’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers.

November 18, 2009

Hispanics are 9% of the Virginia’s schoolchildren, but 5% of gifted students.

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 21, 2009

The Hispanic Employment Program, in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Club, is presenting a four-part educational workshop series in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month – Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

May 7, 2009

Many Montgomery County Latino Teens In Crisis, Say Leaders, Survey Graduation Rates Lower Than in Other Groups – Virginia

October 17, 2008

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched a free English-as-a-second-language program online this week.

September 25, 2008

The City of Manassas and the Manassas school system reached a settlement with the Equal Rights Center this week, almost a year after the District-based organization filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it unfairly targeted Hispanics while enforcing zoning codes meant to curb overcrowding. – Virginia

June 17, 2008

Arlington Schools Candidacy Captures Latino Imagination – Virginia

May 13, 2008

Predicted ESOL Savings Debated – 760 Students Left Prince William Schools – Virginia

May 12, 2008

Wakefield Educator Named N. Virginia’s Hispanic Teacher of Year – Felix Herrera

April 28, 2008

Northern Virginia Hit With Cost Of School Migration – Pr. William Policies Drive Immigrants To Inner Suburbs

March 9, 2008

Officials Fear Illegal Immigrants Won’t Respond To School Census – Northern Virginia

December 5, 2007

HITN-TV Helps Finance a Scholarship Fund for Latino Students at Blue Ridge School

May 29, 2007

Improve educational opportunities for Hispanic children – Virginia

March 2, 2007

For Hispanic laborers, literacy is opportunity – Virginia

December 17, 2006

$50,000 grant to offer aid for area Latino students – Richmond, Virginia

December 11, 2006

Through the Eyes of Immigrants – Annandale Students Share Latino Experience With Georgetown Day – Virginia