Halloween Can Be Stressful, But Planning Ahead Helps
Halloween can be an overwhelming holiday for some families. Here are some Comadre tips for a successful Halloween Evening. StartRead More…
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Luchadora Profile: Norma Dominguez Inspiring Chicano & Latino Youth to Attend and Thrive in College and Beyond
Norma Dominguez was a rising senior at Banning High School in Wilmington when she was selected to participate in aRead More…
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Just Released: Graduate 2.0! A College Planning Guide to Success
On October 11, 2016, the US Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics releasedRead More…
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Don’t Label Us Lucky
Throughout high school and now in college, I have faced this concept of being told I am “lucky.” According toRead More…
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Do Teachers Believe in our Students?
Tyrone C. Howard, Ph.D., associate dean for equity and inclusion at UCLA’s graduate school of education and information studies, recentlyRead More…
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Why Aren’t More Students in Low-Income Communities Applying to Highly Selective Colleges and Universities?
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the National College Access Network (NCAN) conference along with over a thousand attendeesRead More…
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Getting First Generation Latinos To and Through College
I dreamed of attending UC Berkeley since my first visit in the third grade. I remember looking up to massiveRead More…
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Sí, Se Puede: A Student’s Education Perspective on Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing and celebrating the culture, history and contributions of Americans whose ancestors originated fromRead More…
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The “Rosas” in Our Schools Need Us
A couple days ago I was sitting in a workshop about college readiness and how we support student success. InRead More…
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Today Is International Girls Day and I’m Taking My Latina Daughter to the White House
On International Girls Day, I am in Washington, D.C., with my teen daughter as we’ve been invited to the WhiteRead More…
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