Topic: Black & Latino Students

What Community College Transfer Students Need to Succeed

article-cropped January 08, 2025 by Nolvia Delgado

Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.

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 video 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.