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Buffalo Public Schools prepare for newly-arrived Afghan students
Buffalo is expected to receive 350 Afghan humanitarian parolees over the next few months, and although it's not immediately clear how many of them will be children, some of them will undoubtedly be minors in need of K-12 education.
A Million Afghan Children Could Die in "Most Perilous Hour," U.N. Warns
Millions of Afghans could run out of food before the arrival of winter and one million children are at risk of starvation and death if their immediate needs are not met, top United Nations officials warned on Monday, putting the country's plight into stark relief.
Dual Language Classes, English As A Second Language Promote Bilingualism In Cache Valley
Schools throughout Cache County support incoming students whose first language is not English through the English as a Second Language program. Similarly, some elementary schools in the county promote a dual language immersion program that supports English-speaking students in learning a second language through bilingual classes.
Knox County Schools Welcome Center helps non-English speaking families get involved in student life
Inside a brick building off Chickamauga Avenue in North Knoxville, visitors can hear conversations in dozens of languages on any given day. It's the Knox County Schools Welcome Center where families and students have a chance to comfortably be a part of their communities and where parents can get involved in their students' education.
In Sandra Cisneros' new book, an overdue letter to a friend
With her new book, "Martita, I Remember You," Sandra Cisneros feels like she's finally written a long overdue letter. The author of the best-selling novella "The House on Mango Street" is back with her first work of fiction in almost a decade, a story of memory and friendship, but also about the experiences young women endure as immigrants worldwide.
COVID devastated many Latino families. During Hispanic Heritage Month, tell us how your school community has supported you.
The team Chalkbeat wants to hear from Hispanic/Latino students and teachers about what the last year was like for them, and what they hope happens as schools return en masse to in-person learning. They also want to share stories of the celebration of heritage and culture from their audience across the country.
Key Facts About The U.S. Latino Population To Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
NPR will be covering and celebrating Latino culture and history throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Pew Research Center has been tracking key facts and figures on U.S. Latinos for years and here are some of the latest highlights.
White House Launches Hispanic Education Initiative Led by Miguel Cardona
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday intended to coordinate efforts across the federal government to improve educational and economic outcomes for Hispanics. The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics will focus on policies that address "systemic causes" of challenges faced by students, improve their access to high-quality teachers, and address racial disparities in education funding, among other issues. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will serve as chairman of the initiative, which will be established at the U.S. Department of Education, and Cardona in turn will pick its executive director.
Google honors Hispanic nurse with a Doodle
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Google is honoring Panamanian-American nurse and educator Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, who dedicated her life to enhancing the quality of health care for underrepresented communities while equipping other Hispanic nurses with the skills to do the same.
She's Been Teaching For 18 Years. She Says This Year Is Her Most Stressful Yet
Jefferson County Public Schools teacher Penelope Quesada sees over 100 students a day between her six classes at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. The majority of students at Semple qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals, which is a commonly used measure of poverty. Quesada said she has spent nearly $600 of her own money on cleaning supplies and other precautionary measures. She's taught for 18 years and said this year has been more stressful and emotional than any other year.