Teranga Academy: Social, Emotional, and Academic Development as an Integral Part of Refugee Education
July 21, 2023 by Manny Zapata When I was in elementary school, I held onto this idea of getting good grades so I could go to a good college and eventually get a good job. But…
Affirmative Action in Higher Education: Moving the Conversation Forward
June 15, 2023 by EdTrust Affirmative action has historically been an instrument that colleges can use to ensure that students of color receive fair consideration for admissions.
An Undocumented Student’s Uphill Road to College and Career Success
June 14, 2023 by Alexa Maqueo Toledo As a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because my state prohibits undocumented students from accessing it. Never mind that…
The Importance of Equitable and Adequate School Funding for English Learners
May 12, 2023 by Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos I have been involved in the topic of school funding with an emphasis on English learners since my doctoral dissertation. I was fortunate to be trained by Dr. Ruben Espinosa,…
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Facts About Affirmative Action
May 08, 2023 by Ameshia Cross Like it or not, the hard truth is that America has a long history of discrimination against people of color and women, who have systemically been denied access to voting…
Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive
April 19, 2023 by Ali Procopio Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…
Raising the Bar for Students Through Multilingual Education
April 17, 2023 by Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos, Ofelia Garcia, Eugene Garcia The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently laid out his three education priorities for the year: Promote academic excellence Improve conditions for learning for all students and Prepare all…
Fugees Family: Offering Education Opportunities for Immigrant and Refugee Students
April 10, 2023 by Manny Zapata Mauwa is a seventh-grade student at Teranga Academy, a school district partnership between Fugees Family and Bowling Green Independent Schools in Kentucky, where immigrant and refugee teens are provided up…
School Hardening Can Harm Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
April 06, 2023 by EdTrust The Education Trust Outlines Key Policies that Federal, State, and Local Education Leaders Can Take to Implement Fair and Positive Student Discipline Practices WASHINGTON — Amid a pandemic-era surge in school…