https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/hispanic-students Hispanic Students en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/mentors-can-prevent-english-learners-from-dropping-out-heres-how/2026/02 A mentorship program helps this rural district graduate more English learners and Hispanic students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/mentors-can-prevent-english-learners-from-dropping-out-heres-how/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school This leader's mentorship program with a local university has helped rural English learners at risk of dropping out. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-achieving-black-and-latino-students-are-often-shut-out-of-algebra-1/2025/11 Middle schoolers' access to the course is stratified along racial, socioeconomic, and regional lines, new research finds. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-achieving-black-and-latino-students-are-often-shut-out-of-algebra-1/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 Families in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:03:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 The award went to middle school principal Damon Lewis and high school principal Tony Cattani. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:56:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/hispanic-english-learners-are-underrepresented-in-gifted-programs-what-can-help/2025/06 A researcher outlines what schools need to do to provide better support for Hispanic English learners and their parents. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:56:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/hispanic-english-learners-are-underrepresented-in-gifted-programs-what-can-help/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 The short-term effects on students when their schools close have been well documented. New research examines the long-term impact. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:10:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-support-black-and-latino-students-to-tackle-calculus/2023/11 The founder of the Calculus Project speaks about how high school math pathways shape students’ postsecondary options. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:47:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-support-black-and-latino-students-to-tackle-calculus/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 ¿Qué ocurrió cuando un distrito escolar cambió su cultura e invirtió en ayudas para los jóvenes estudiantes de inglés? Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:31:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 Mientras la composición demográfica de escuelas públicas cambia, distritos deben evaluar cómo están sirviendo a sus estudiantes. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:28:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 Nacido en Russellville, Alabama, de padres inmigrantes de El Salvador, Brian Santos reflexiona sobre su travesía como estudiante de EL. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:26:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-with-more-black-and-latino-schools-likelier-to-have-police/2023/04 The finding comes as lawmakers debate boosting numbers of school resource officers in the wake of a deadly Nashville school shooting. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:38:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-with-more-black-and-latino-schools-likelier-to-have-police/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/engaging-latino-parents-one-districts-success-story/2023/03 Schools need to set up systems that make participation possible, advocates say. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:25:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/engaging-latino-parents-one-districts-success-story/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-nations-largest-district-saw-an-increase-in-police-interventions-at-schools-last-year/2023/02 In the nation's largest school district, police last year arrested, detained, and walked students out more than before the pandemic. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:23:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-nations-largest-district-saw-an-increase-in-police-interventions-at-schools-last-year/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-uses-her-experience-as-the-child-of-farmworkers-to-support-students/2023/02 Raquel Martinez, a middle school principal in Washington state, ensures parents and students know their culture and language are valued. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:04:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-uses-her-experience-as-the-child-of-farmworkers-to-support-students/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01 What happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports? Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-witnessing-change-in-a-little-town-for-latinos-an-english-learners-journey/2023/01 Born in Russellville, Ala., to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Brian Santos reflects on his journey as an EL student. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-witnessing-change-in-a-little-town-for-latinos-an-english-learners-journey/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-growth-of-hispanic-students-and-english-learners-nationwide-in-charts/2023/01 As the demographic makeup of public school students changes, districts need to evaluate how well they are serving their students. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-growth-of-hispanic-students-and-english-learners-nationwide-in-charts/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-of-color-disproportionately-suffer-from-police-assaults-at-school-says-report/2023/01 A new report tallies up assaults by school-based police officers on students of color. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:16:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/students-of-color-disproportionately-suffer-from-police-assaults-at-school-says-report/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/weve-come-a-long-long-way-a-former-uvalde-educator-reflects-on-the-towns-history/2022/08 As the Uvalde, Texas, community considers the future of the school, Maria Castañon Hernandez reflects on how it's changed. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:12:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/weve-come-a-long-long-way-a-former-uvalde-educator-reflects-on-the-towns-history/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-uvalde-pain-where-there-once-was-pride/2022/08 Past and present residents of Uvalde, Texas, recount a deeper story of Robb Elementary—one that began years before the May 24 mass shooting. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:02:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-uvalde-pain-where-there-once-was-pride/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/latino-students-gains-threatened-by-the-pandemic-analysis-finds/2022/07 The diverse group of students experienced more setbacks than white students, says a new report. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:59:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/latino-students-gains-threatened-by-the-pandemic-analysis-finds/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-risks-and-benefits-of-school-police-black-and-latino-parents-weigh-in/2022/06 In interviews, Black and Latino parents diverge on whether police in schools will protect or harm their children. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:55:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-risks-and-benefits-of-school-police-black-and-latino-parents-weigh-in/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-latino-parents-push-for-healthy-culturally-appropriate-school-lunches/2022/04 Parents in one Colorado district want to see the same improvements to school lunches that were achieved in a neighboring district. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:49:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-latino-parents-push-for-healthy-culturally-appropriate-school-lunches/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-a-parent-looks-back-on-a-successful-district-parent-collaboration/2022/04 In one Colorado district, parents advocated for improved school meals, and succeeded in bringing about significant change. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:14:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-a-parent-looks-back-on-a-successful-district-parent-collaboration/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-fighting-for-food-with-a-video-campaign/2022/04 Feeling unheard, parents launched a video campaign to build support for their advocacy efforts around school lunches. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-fighting-for-food-with-a-video-campaign/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-parents-approach-to-advocacy-through-community/2022/04 In advocating for the nutritional needs of her children, one parent has found strength in community. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:05:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-parents-approach-to-advocacy-through-community/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-group-of-latino-parents-pressed-their-school-meal-concerns/2022/04 Parents have tried to convince this Colorado district to enhance its school meal menu, but navigating the process has come with challenges. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:02:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-group-of-latino-parents-pressed-their-school-meal-concerns/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/less-funding-less-representation-what-a-historic-undercount-of-latinos-means-for-schools/2022/04 Experts point to wide-ranging implications, including how much federal funding schools with large Latino populations will get. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:16:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/less-funding-less-representation-what-a-historic-undercount-of-latinos-means-for-schools/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/white-house-launches-hispanic-education-initiative-led-by-miguel-cardona/2021/09 President Joe Biden said his administration intends to address the "systemic causes" of educational disparities faced by Hispanic students. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:13:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/white-house-launches-hispanic-education-initiative-led-by-miguel-cardona/2021/09