School Library April 2024

This month featuring books on Latino/a Success in College from Amazon and  Issues in Latino/a Studies from University of Illinois Press

Latino Donor Collaborative: Latino Involvement in STEM Fields on the Rise

The Latino Donor Collaborative, alongside the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, highlights the growing presence of Latinos in STEM fields, particularly in engineering and technology. This trend counters an impending shortage in engineering and tech fields, highlighting the need for support from corporations, academia, and government to sustain competitiveness.

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley: Empowering Latinos’ Lives through Education and Leadership Development

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley empowers Latinos through education, leadership, and community engagement. Initiatives like the Latinos in Technology Scholarship Initiative address disparities in STEM fields, while programs like the Hispanic Foundation College Success Programs and Latino Board Leadership Academy promote education and leadership development. Through convening and engagement efforts, the foundation fosters dialogue and collaboration, ensuring Latino voices are heard and valued in Silicon Valley.

Fostering a Diverse Workforce: New Jersey Institute of Technology Earns HSI Designation

 Public institutions like NJIT play a crucial role in promoting educational equity, particularly for marginalized groups. NJIT's designation as a Hispanic-serving institution reflects its commitment to diversity and preparing students for success in STEM fields, fostering real-world experiences and opportunities for underrepresented minorities.  

Spotlight on University of Houston-Downtown’s Scholars Academy

The UHD Scholars Academy, a federally designated Hispanic-serving and Minority-serving institution, celebrates its 25th year supporting STEM undergraduates through faculty and peer mentoring, tuition support, community engagement, and research opportunities, and fostering a diverse pipeline of prepared candidates for graduate programs and industry.  

NACCTEP: Perspectives on Hispanic Students in Community College Teacher Education

Written by Sariah Chabarria, R. Lennon Audrain, and Julie Ferin

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News From Washington May 2024

There are currently rising concerns about student voter registration favoring conservative demographics, escalating college costs leading to financial aid confusion, and campus violence intersecting with freedom of speech amid socio-political tensions.  

Los libros como enemigo

Amidst teaching Spanish as a teaching assistant in an American university, the author encounters a student who declares herself a Maoist. He reflects on this and discusses the fervor surrounding book censorship in both liberal and conservative circles, emphasizing the enriching value of diverse reading experiences.  

Engineering Marvels of the Inca Empire

New Leaders May 2024

At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.  

School Library May 2024

This month featuring books on Inspiring STEM Careers for Kids. from Amazon and  Nature & Environment from Brandeis University Press