Hispanic Community
November 2023
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¿Cuántos ángeles caben en un alfiler?
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Hispanic voters in the United States are a growing and diverse group, impacting politics with varying concerns. At the same time, conflicts surrounding free speech on college campuses are discussed, as well as how the Government shutdowns are taking place and being perceived.
The Hispanic population in the United States, despite facing challenges and hardships, has experienced significant growth, with education as a key driver of their economic success.
José Fierro, the president of Cerritos Community College in California, has overcome personal and external obstacles in order to provide support and resources for students facing different kinds of challenges, from housing to academic performance.
In the Midwest, particularly in Illinois, there has been a growing Latino immigrant population, which has prompted the state to implement bilingual policies to support their educational needs. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Education has created the Bilingual-Bicultural program to address these needs and promote an asset-based approach to teaching and learning within linguistically diverse communities.
Angel Perez, jefe ejecutivo del National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC, (Asociación Nacional para la Orientación en el Ingreso a Universidad), aporta una guía para orientar a estudiantes y padres en su búsqueda de la universidad ideal, enfatizando la importancia de no depender únicamente de los rankings de U.S. News y World Report.
The Montclair Hispanic Student College Institute (HSCI) empowers Hispanic/Latino high school juniors and seniors with valuable knowledge, peer mentorship, and networking skills, fostering confidence and paving the way for college success and future careers, while also offering support and resources to their families.
What works for Latino students on their journey to and through college?
Cal Poly Humbolt, as a Hispanic Serving Institution, stands out as a trailblazer in higher education by making extraordinary efforts to support Hispanic/Latino students and advance diversity and equity on its campus.
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This month featuring books on Latino Education from Amazon & Multicultural Issues in Education from Teachers College Press
At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Honoring the Presence of Departed Souls Among the Living
