Topic: Students We Serve

In the summer of my senior year, my private school updated its dress codes and introduced a ban on the use of head wraps, except for religious purposes. This new…

In Florida, a school resource officer (SRO) arrested Kaia, a Black kindergartener for having a tantrum, attempting to charge her with battery (see video). In North Carolina, a SRO tackled…

Studies show that having a diverse academic faculty benefit students, who see themselves and their career aspirations represented, and leads to better student outcomes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and…

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 has historically been an instrument that colleges can use to ensure that students of color receive fair consideration for admissions.

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…

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,…

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…

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…