Dr. Godinez explores the intertwining of Hispanic heritage and the Back-to-School experience, highlighting cultural pride, educational challenges, and empowering futures. It emphasizes how cultural pride shapes identity, addresses educational obstacles, and empowers Hispanic students to advocate for their community and future generations through higher education
Rosalinda Godinez, Ph.D. | September 2023
Tiempo atrás un estudiante se rebeló contra mi mala ocurrencia de darle a estudiar hombres blancos.
¿Tener ganas nos transforma, no creen?
Abel A. Chávez | September 2023
Instituto Cervantes is a key cultural and educational institution that promotes Hispanic heritage and language around the world. In the US, Instituto Cervantes New York enriches the city’s diverse landscape through comprehensive Spanish courses, teacher training, and events, fostering dialogue and understanding between communities.
Richard Bueno Hudson, Ph. D. | September 2023
The end of affirmative action prompts focus on legacy admissions at selective colleges. Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate such preferences, paralleling calls for equitable education funding.
Peggy Sands Orchowski |
September 2023
Dr. Tina M. King, an Afra-Latina educator, transitioned from teaching in Beverly Hills to Compton Unified School District, and is now set to lead San Diego College of Continuing Education. Her personal journey of embracing her heritage has enriched her leadership and commitment to inclusivity.
Frank DiMaria |
September 2023
Committed to excellence, NYU’s department of Spanish and Portuguese has developed a robust language program in its almost 200 years of existence, through an inter-American and trans-Atlantic approach, diverse curriculum and faculty, and several study abroad sites.
Lourdes Dávila | September 2023
Angel Perez, the chief executive of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), offers guidance on finding the perfect fit for students and parents seeking the ideal college, emphasizing the importance of not solely relying on the U.S. News and World Reports rankings.
Gary M. Stern |
September 2023
Community College Baccalaureate programs (CCBPs) are essential for addressing teacher shortages and diversifying the teaching workforce. These programs provide accessible pathways to teacher certification, which benefits a wide range of students, including first generation and immigrants. Currently, education-related CCBPs are concentrated in a few states, with a need for expansion in other regions to meet the demand for qualified educators.
Adriana Alcántara | September 2023
Gustavo A. Mellander explores the historical context of censuses from ancient Babylon to modern U.S. practices. It discusses recent research on young Hispanic educational achievements, challenges, and the need for innovative strategies to support underserved populations in higher education.
Gustavo A. Mellander |
September 2023