Tag Archives: educacion
EXPULSION CRISIS IN RURAL SCHOOLS.
Kern County in California’s Central Valley, expels thousands of students more than any other county in the state. Many of the children forced to leave school come from immigrant and farm working families. A new bill in the state legislature by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Long Beach) aims to help expelled students get a second chance […]
LATINA TECHNOLOGY TRAILBLAZER.
Laura Gómez stellar social media career includes important posts in some of the most cutting-edge technology companies of our time, including YouTube (Google) and Twitter. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Laura crossed the border at age 10 while hiding in the compartment of a van. After joining her family in Redwood City, California, she excelled in […]
THE MARCH 50th AND THE MORATORIUM.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, when Martin Luther King, Jr. made history with his “I Have a Dream” speech. At the anniversary event in Washington, D.C., immigration reform is one of the headlining calls to action. Today is also the anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium, the mass peace protest […]
EXPULSION CAPITAL.
Kern County schools expel more students than any other county in California. Family advocates say that instead of amending the problem, the county is increasing its suspension rates. They also point to a new trend emerging: involuntary transfers, which involve sending hundreds of students to schools that are in some cases, 40 miles away from […]
ONE TABLET PER KID.
From Uruguay to Los Angeles, California, there are efforts to close the digital divide by connecting more children to the internet. The Los Angeles Unified School District wants to give a tablet computer to every student and every educator. With more than 650,000 students, will it work? In times of budget shortfalls, how will LAUSD […]
FUROR OVER TRAYVON MARTIN. ALSO, STUDENT LOAN RELIEF?
The verdict finding George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of young African American Martin Trayvon has sparked protests around the country. This program offers news on the public reactions in Florida and the repercussions on issues such as the “Stand your Ground” law and the legal system. Guests: Arelis Hernández, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, […]
SCRAPPING WILLFUL DEFIANCE. ALSO, NOT GUILTY.
California schools suspend thousands of students every day, mostly African American and Latino students, and largely for minor behavior issues. The Los Angeles Unified School District recently adopted a rule that students can no longer be suspended for what is known as “willful defiance,” refusing to comply with a teacher’s direction. A similar bill is […]
