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Hispanics Are More Disciplined in Schools

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The Department of Education (DOE) recently released new data showing that Hispanic and other minority students might be affected disproportionally by zero tolerance policies. Are these policies effective? And what can you do to ensure your…
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Why Latinos Should Make School a Priority

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The economic crisis is forcing more and more families to consider different ways of making ends meet. Unfortunately, for many Latino families this may mean that a teenager has to get a job. And although having a summer job can be a valuable…
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Could Bullying Lead to Your Child´s Death?

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The death of 10-year old Joanna Ramos, a Long Beach, California fifth-grader, has been ruled a homicide. The alleged murderer? An 11-year old girl. Weapons? None. The death due to blunt force trauma (possibly a blood clot on her brain) as…

Interview With Culture Clash's Rene Millan

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I feel extremely fortunate to have been born in Southern California in the early 1970s. The hairstyles alone were unforgettable—my Tia Maria had a red afro! The children at my school not only received a bilingual education, but our teachers…
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Education Is Paramount Issue to Latina Moms

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When it comes to education issues and the upcoming election, Latina moms have some strong opinions. The recent media coverage of hot topics, such as the Dream Act movement and federal cuts to Pell grants, has helped keep the issues at the…
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How To Advocate For Your ADHD Child in School

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Raising an ADHD child is not easy. But advocating for your ADHD child in school falls squarely under parental responsibility, therefore, the sooner you figure out how to be your child’s biggest advocate, the better off your child will…

Throwing Bullies in Jail is Not the Answer

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If navigating parenthood is tough, navigating childhood is tougher. We’ve all heard the horrifying stories of kids committing suicide because of bullying—bullycide as it being called. In California, a new law, named after 13-year-old…
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Teach Your Kid About the Presidential Election

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We are living history every day. All we have to do is watch the news on any given night to see how our country is going through a lot of changes. And regardless of whether your kids are in public school, private school or being homeschooled,…
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College Resources for Latino Families

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More Latinos than ever before are finishing high school—73 percent of be exact. That’s what the latest study by the Pew Hispanic Center found in 2010, and it’s the highest it has been since 1972. And with this increase in college-bound…