Hispanic bilingual students are being hindered academically in Arizona and across the country, because some speech-language pathologists do not have the resources or training necessary to correctly diagnose speech disorders in children. As students come to school for the first time, they go through various screenings to ensure they are developing at a standard rate. This is…
In the Latino household, the abuela is the head of the house Her word is final and her wisdom is in demand. Today’s Latinas recognize the value of the grandmother, but are not seeing themselves in that role. They are focusing on going to college, pursing a career and making there lives all about…
Curtis Acosta estaba preocupado. Un maestro de inglés en Tucson High School, notó una tendencia inquietante. El índice de deserción escolar de los estudiantes latinos era más alto que el de sus otros compañeros. Él sabía que ellos eran capaces. Pero por alguna razón, carecían del apetito académico. . Entonces, convocó una reunión con compañeros…
Curtis Acosta was concerned. An English teacher at Tucson High School, he noticed an unsettling trend. Latino students were dropping out at a higher rate than their peers. He knew they were capable. But for some reason, they lacked the scholar’s appetite. So, he called a meeting with fellow educators from Tucson Unified School District…
Eduardo Sainz calls himself a “Son of SB1070.” He says the fear he saw in his community and family over possible changes in public policy, including Arizona’s 2010 anti-illegal immigration measure, inspired him to get involved in politics a few years ago. His commitment comes at a time when the numbers of potential Hispanic voters are climbing,…
