As Latinx teachers seek more rewarding opportunities in education, Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) has emerged as one of the top employers in the Bay Area. Continue reading Top Pay, Diverse Culture Make Hayward Unified School District a Gem for Latinx Teachers
BY ERIN SIEGEL, Inman
With Hispanics projected to account for 70 percent of new homeownership growth in the U.S. in the next 20 years by the Urban Institute*, it is more important than ever that our industry of real estate professionals represent the same level of diversity as those communities we are serving across the country. Continue reading Century 21 Real Estate paves a path for Latina representation through critical educational support and mentorship program
By Edwin Flores
A Latina has created a platform to provide access to scholarships worth almost $38 million for Latinos and other students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Continue reading A Latina creates a platform to provide scholarships for STEM students
IOScholarships is the first of its kind scholarship and financial education platform for minority and underrepresented STEM students. Continue reading Scholarship Connoisseur Encourages Students to Apply for STEM Scholarships and Internship Opportunities Now
By Vanessa G. Sánchez, The Washington Post
Days before the coronavirus pandemic forced D.C. schools to close last year, fourth-grade teacher Isabella Sanchez sat down in front of the District’s State Board of Education to explain why teacher diversity matters. At H.D. Cooke Elementary in Northwest Washington, Sanchez told the board, she was one of only four Latino teachers serving a student body that is 52 percent Latino. Continue reading D.C.’s struggle to hire more diverse teachers — and keep them
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As higher education leaders mark 25 years since the creation of Hispanic-serving institutions, they’re assessing how these colleges and universities can enroll and graduate more Latino students amid the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading Education leaders serving Latino students rethink college equity post-pandemic
If you did not receive enough financial aid to cover your school expenses, you have seven ways to fill the gap. Continue reading 7 Options if You Didn’t Receive Enough Financial Aid
By Alvin Blanco, Genius
It’s all about talent, education, and the willingness to take risks. Music is meant to inspire, and a new wave of fresh, exciting, ridiculously talented Latino artists understands this fact. Continue reading How Rising Latino Artists Maria Isabel, Destiny Rogers, and Jay Wheeler Have Made Their Dreams Come True
By Edwin Flores, NBC News
Five California four-year colleges and universities are among ten higher education institutions that have been recognized for implementing programs and strategies that are helping more Hispanic students attain college degrees. Continue reading 5 California colleges recognized for boosting Latino college completion
By Edwin Flores, NBC News
Noemi Rodriguez, 21, aspires to make an impact in her community through her work after college. But as she maneuvers through her final year at University of California, San Diego, balancing school, work and commuting has been an ongoing challenge. Continue reading Latina first-generation college students draw on lessons, mentor others