DOJ sues MA to block in-state tuition, aid for undocumented students
The Department of Justice is suing Massachusetts to block undocumented students from accessing in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.
Students Sue Massachusetts, Claiming ‘Intensely Segregated’ School Districts
A new lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts alleges that Massachusetts is violating its own constitution by denying Black and Latino students equal educational opportunities.
Dual language classrooms boost MA students academic success
Waltham’s Dual Language School is gaining attention for its award-winning bilingual education program, high parent demand, and strong student outcomes.
When Letters “Pretend:” Why Early Literacy Instruction Must Include All Our Children
Across the state, there’s an ongoing effort to reform reading instruction and ensure literacy teaching and learning is based on evidence. But in too many of these conversations, multilingual learners in dual education aren’t mentioned.
UMass, Harvard student visas revoked in ‘new stage’ of Trump immigration crackdown
Seventeen current and former international students from Harvard, UMass Boston and UMass Amherst had their visas revoked amid the Trump
MA Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations
Across the country, education officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
OPINION: Revamping Boston’s School Transportation: Strategies for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
As the start of another school year is amongst us, I believe it is important to discuss a topic that
Hortencia Zavala Foundation: Empowering Young Talent
Education is the key to unlocking countless opportunities and achieving personal and professional success. However, only some have equal access
Boston Schools Task Force Members Resign Over New Plan for English Learners
Eight members of Boston Public Schools’ English Learners Task Force resigned on Tuesday in protest of the district’s new plan
Author Jennifer De Leon details her new book “Borderless,” being Latina, and feeling like an ‘imposter’
Jennifer De Leon was preparing for her creative writing class in 2010, rummaging through her bag, when a student approached
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Interns Wanted
The Latino News Network (LNN) is accepting applications for the Hortencia Zavala Foundation Summer Internship Program. The eight week paid opportunity will be considered
Hispanic-serving colleges in Mass. support Latino students, but some schools fall short
When Jennifer Reyes emigrated from the Dominican Republic in 2016, she wanted to make a better future for herself. Upon