Topic: Black & Latino Students

Ushering in the Latest Wave of Ugly Racism

article-cropped November 11, 2024 by Ameshia Cross

Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.

Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color

files October 29, 2024 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes, Kayla C. Elliott, Anna Byon

It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.

More Than Windows and Mirrors: Canvases for Education Equity

article-cropped October 23, 2024 by Sabrina Wesley-Nero, Ph.D.

When teachers develop inclusive curriculum, the most powerful mirrors can magnify, helping students see and define themselves while gaining a sense of self.

Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation

article-cropped October 16, 2024 by AJ Link

Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.

Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas

article-cropped October 15, 2024 by Kaci Wright

How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.

The Mores of Muslim Representation in Children’s Books

article-cropped October 02, 2024 by Ariana Hussain, MLIS, Mahasin Abuwi Aleem, MLIS

There are almost 2 billion Muslims around the world, but represent only 1% of the youth literature published.

Sounding the Alarm on Black Girls and School Discipline

article-cropped September 26, 2024 by Nancy Duchesneau

Black girls are more likely to be disciplined than white girls—accounting for 37% of in-school suspensions.

More Intersections: Why We Need Afro-Latino Representation in Children’s Books

article-cropped September 25, 2024 by Letisha Marrero

Latinos deserve to have books to which they can relate and aspire. Non-Latinos should learn about rich, diverse cultures.

Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference

article-cropped September 24, 2024 by EdTrust in Texas

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.