Oct 02 2024 15 mins
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kevin P. Chavous explores critical issues facing Hispanic and Latino students in America's education system. This special episode features insights from Thomas A. Saenz and Amalia Chamorro on supporting this growing demographic and ensuring equitable opportunities for success.
Key Topics:
00:00 - Introduction to the growing Hispanic and Latino student population
05:00 - Demographic shifts in Latino population distribution across the US
10:00 - Educational inequities exacerbated by the pandemic
15:00 - Fostering cultural acceptance and dispelling demographic fears
20:00 - Confronting challenges in equitable funding and resource allocation
25:00 - Enhancing teacher preparedness for English language learners
30:00 - Rethinking standardized testing and native language assessments
35:00 - Concluding insights on investing in Latino students' education
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