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Latino Student Test Scores Still Lag Behind

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A report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), what some refer to as the “National Report Card,” examines data and test scores of students in public and private schools across the nation. In five states, Florida,…
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The Boys Club of New York Helps Moms Raise Successful Sons

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If you live in New York City and have a son between the ages of 6 and 20, there is a great place for him to learn leadership skills, have fun, and participate in programs that will help him stay in school and go on to college. Since 1876,…
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Circle de Luz: Empowering Young Latinas

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It started with a whisper. What are you going to do? What are you going to do? What are you going to do? In 2007, my first book, Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina was published and as I toured the country to…
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New School Versus Old School Learning

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With the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in place in nearly 50 states and the District of Columbia, more rigorous expectations have been placed on our children, regardless of their residence or background. These standards are there…
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Great Innovators & Inventors of Black History

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The first time I heard of Black History Month, I was in high school. There was a display set up in a trophy case, highlighting some books that had been set aside in the library to mark the month. That was it. But it was just enough to pique…
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How to Make Studying Fun for Your Kids

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When children hear the words: It’s time to study, they think they’re being hauled off to experience some kind of punishment. What they don’t know is that studying can be fun, interactive, and can happen on a daily basis without them…
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Latino Success Stories: Mary Cantu and Art Students

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Across the United States, in all fields of endeavor, Latinos are working to uphold their place in American society. Fox News Latino is proud to present "Our American Dream"—a series of snapshots and profiles of Latino success stories. Mary…
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Widow of Steve Jobs Helps Would-Be DREAMers

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Across America, millions of young, undocumented students are holding their collective breath,  waiting to see if the DREAM Act is ever passed. The legislation would open a path to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants who…
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How Your Kids Can Show Teacher Appreciation

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As an educator I want to be recognized and appreciated every day, but not in the ways you may think. Awards are nice, as are year-end gifts, but there are simpler, better ways to show teacher appreciation. I’d much rather my students shower…