Registration is open for EWA’s 68th National Seminar, which take
place in Chicago April 20-22. We also have a limited number of
travel scholarships available to qualified reporters.
On Monday, the College of Southern Nevada became the state’s
first Hispanic-serving institution — a designation that two more
Nevada colleges also might earn in the near future as the Las
Vegas Valley’s Latino population continues to grow.
Three decades ago, some Latinos said they didn’t feel welcome on the
“overwhelmingly white” University of California, Santa Barbara
campus, according to some reports. Now, the school is the fourth
in the UC system to be designated a Hispanic-serving
institution – a
classification given to schools where at least 25 percent of
students are Hispanic.
In early education, elementary, high school and undergraduate
college programs, Latinos represent the second largest group of
students, according to a new report
by Excelencia in
Education.
The report, released last week, is comprised of more than 20 fact
sheets profiling the state of Latinos in education across
the pipeline.
EWA Radio recently spoke with several
national reporters about what the president’s State of the
Union address said (and also, what it didn’t say) about
his plans for public schools. They also provided some thoughtful
insights about what’s looming on the federal education policy
landscape.
On Tuesday night, President Obama renewed his commitment to
making community college free to most students, despite a
distinct lack of enthusiasm from the Republican-controlled
Congress.
For the policy wonks and advocates hoping for more than a passing
mention of K-12 education in President Obama’s State of the
Union, it was a long 59 minutes.
By popular demand, we’ll be playing EWA Buzzword Bingo tonight on
Twitter during President Obama’s State of the Union address. Look
for the hashtag #EWABingo.
The deadline to apply for the EWA National Awards for
Education Reporting is Jan. 20, 2015. You’ll find all the
information you need about the various categories and entry
requirements here.
The chair of the Alliance for Hispanic Education dedicated more
than 1,000 words to an
op-ed Monday explaining why he, as an educator and Christian,
supports the Common Core State Standards.
Trends show that students of color are relying more heavily on
community colleges as an “access point to low-cost, postsecondary
education,” according to a recent
report by the Center for American Progress.
EWA National Seminar: Join Us in Chicago!
Registration is open for EWA’s 68th National Seminar, which take place in Chicago April 20-22. We also have a limited number of travel scholarships available to qualified reporters.
Vegas Campus Claims Nevada’s First HSI Title
On Monday, the College of Southern Nevada became the state’s first Hispanic-serving institution — a designation that two more Nevada colleges also might earn in the near future as the Las Vegas Valley’s Latino population continues to grow.
Former ‘Overwhelmingly White’ Campus Now a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Three decades ago, some Latinos said they didn’t feel welcome on the “overwhelmingly white” University of California, Santa Barbara campus, according to some reports. Now, the school is the fourth in the UC system to be designated a Hispanic-serving institution – a classification given to schools where at least 25 percent of students are Hispanic.
New ‘Factbook’ Gives Snapshot of Latinos in Education
In early education, elementary, high school and undergraduate college programs, Latinos represent the second largest group of students, according to a new report by Excelencia in Education.
The report, released last week, is comprised of more than 20 fact sheets profiling the state of Latinos in education across the pipeline.
EWA Radio: What’s Next For No Child Left Behind?
EWA Radio recently spoke with several national reporters about what the president’s State of the Union address said (and also, what it didn’t say) about his plans for public schools. They also provided some thoughtful insights about what’s looming on the federal education policy landscape.
State of the Union: Higher Ed Steals the Spotlight
EWA Radio, Episode 18, Part 1
On Tuesday night, President Obama renewed his commitment to making community college free to most students, despite a distinct lack of enthusiasm from the Republican-controlled Congress.
The Education Words President Obama Didn’t Say
For the policy wonks and advocates hoping for more than a passing mention of K-12 education in President Obama’s State of the Union, it was a long 59 minutes.
College Tech Program Trains Latinos for Silicon Valley
A community college computer-science class made up mostly of Latinos has set its sights on bringing more diversity to the technology industry.
State of the Union: Play EWA Buzzword Bingo
By popular demand, we’ll be playing EWA Buzzword Bingo tonight on Twitter during President Obama’s State of the Union address. Look for the hashtag #EWABingo.
Show Your (Best) Work: Deadline Ahead for Education Reporting Awards
The deadline to apply for the EWA National Awards for Education Reporting is Jan. 20, 2015. You’ll find all the information you need about the various categories and entry requirements here.
Hispanic Education Leader Uses Bible to Defend Common Core
The chair of the Alliance for Hispanic Education dedicated more than 1,000 words to an op-ed Monday explaining why he, as an educator and Christian, supports the Common Core State Standards.
Latino Education Experts Ponder Impact of Free Community College Proposal
Trends show that students of color are relying more heavily on community colleges as an “access point to low-cost, postsecondary education,” according to a recent report by the Center for American Progress.