Despite tests, Latino students still lagging

Despite tests, Latino students still lagging After years of effort and millions of dollars spent, Latinos high school students are still not prepared for college level work, according to results from the college entrance exam known was the ACT.

Obama administration approves first group of deferred action applicants

Obama administration approves first group of deferred action applicants Just three weeks after the Obama administration started accepting applications from young undocumented immigrants seeking to avoid deportation, the government already has approved 72,000 applications for deferred action.

At Chicago’s teacher strike no one is thinking about the children

At Chicago’s teacher strike no one is thinking about the children When school children start paying union dues, then perhaps they can expect unions to represent their interests. One has to wonder what the CTU is thinking. It’s certainly not the children.

The conventions did not spark Latino voter enthusiasm, here’s why it matters

The conventions did not spark Latino voter enthusiasm, here’s why it matters President Obama retains a wide lead among Latino voters over Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, but lingering questions remain about how many will show up to vote on Election Day.

Benita Veliz speech marks first remarks from DREAMer at Democratic National Convention

Benita Veliz speech marks first remarks from DREAMer at Democratic National Convention Benita Veliz, a 27-year-old who came to the United States as a child, became the first-ever undocumented immigrant to speak at a party convention.

Why did immigration officials release a group of undocumented activists arrested outside the DNC?

Why did immigration officials release a group of undocumented activists arrested outside the DNC? Police arrested ten undocumented activists protesting outside the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

Latino parents brace themselves for Chicago teachers strike

Latino parents brace themselves for Chicago teachers strike A looming teachers strike in Chicago has many immigrant parents worried.

Democratic Party platform: Pro-gay marriage, immigration reform, shots at Romney, squishy on guns

Democratic Party platform: Pro-gay marriage, immigration reform, shots at Romney, squishy on guns The Democratic Party unveiled its formal 2012 platform on Monday night, and it is heavy on broad philosophical strokes about the direction in which the party wants to take the country, short on policy specifics.

Latino voters let down by Obama, not enthused by Mitt Romney

Latino voters let down by Obama, not enthused by Mitt Romney Three years after he won more than two-thirds of their vote, President Barack Obama is struggling to persuade Latinos that he deserves a second term.

More Hispanic children with autism remain undiagnosed

More Hispanic children with autism remain undiagnosed UC Davis MIND Institute released this week a study comparing the development of Hispanic and non-Hispanic children and found a higher percentage of Hispanic children often have undiagnosed developmental delays, or autism.

Latino activists condemn ‘Seniores and Senoritas’ day

Latino activists condemn ‘Seniores and Senoritas’ day News spread last week of an investigation into "Seniores and Senoritas" day, held at an Anaheim Hills high school where students dressed up as immigration agents and gang members.

Republicans ready for convention, but are they ready to attract Latino voters?

Republicans ready for convention, but are they ready to attract Latino voters? Neither wind nor rain is stopping thousands of Republicans from gathering here in Tampa to officially nominate Governor Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican presidential candidate.

Hampshire College offers undocumented immigrant student scholarship

Hampshire College offers undocumented immigrant student scholarship A small private liberal arts college in western Massachusetts has announced the establishment of a scholarship fund dedicated to helping undocumented students get degrees.

White House Official says Latino education is the “biggest civil rights issue” of our generation

White House Official says Latino education is the “biggest civil rights issue” of our generation White House officials said the country cannot have a strong economy without an educated Latino population during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday.

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