On eve of Hispanic Heritage Month, California congressman proposes American Latino Museum for third time
On eve of Hispanic Heritage Month, California congressman proposes American Latino Museum for third time
*This has been in the works for years and there have been several obstacles. I’m happy to see it finally reaching congress. The idea is to house the American Latino […]
The shortage of non-white professors is a self-perpetuating problem
*Catch-22: report says here are few Latino PhD professors because there are few Latino PhD professors. VL By Matt Krupnick, The Hechinger Report/PBS (8.5 minute read) Felecia Commodore came into her job search […]
Some rites of passage for Latino males are requirements
*If a young man is old enough to get a regular driver’s license, he’s old enough to register with the Selective Service. It’s a requirement that could affect federal student […]
The Textbook That Calls Mexicans Lazy
*We have to keep this issue alive and relevant. Share this, talk about it. VL By J. Weston Phippen, The Atlantic (8minute read) For years teachers and activists in Texas had […]
Trump ‘wall’ gag at high school football pep rally draws cries of racism
*This was reported yesterday. There’s a blatant reference to Trump’s wall. It keeps happening . . . VL By Sarah Mervosh, Dallas News (4.45 minute read) A suburban high school football […]
A young man’s plans for after-high school should include the Selective Service
SPONSPORED CONTENT By NewsTaco According to the National Center for Education Statistics 25 percent of high school seniors this year are Latino. And while the end of high school is […]
Bus driver fired for pouring water on Hispanic 8th grader
*Do you think incidents like this one have become acceptable or more common because of Donald Trump’s rhetoric? To what extent is he making overt racism a new normal? VL […]
If you’re a teacher, say “please” and “thank you”
*Ray Salazar tells us there’s a new no-nonsense trend in education. It requires teachers to be direct and to focus on instruction – “don’t say please and thankyou.” Ray takes […]
What student’s suspension over clock reveals about teachers and students
*There are many opinions as to how the Irving, Texas student clock incident could have been handled differently. Chicago teacher Ray Salazar tells us that good teachers get to know […]
Make a Difference in a Young Man’s Life: Remind Him to Register with Selective Service
– SPONSORED CONTENT – PRESS RELEASE Important opportunities such as college loans, driver’s license tied to registration Even though many adult men may not realize it, the simple act of […]
