Getting To & Through College: Joscelyn Guzman
September 30, 2019 by Gabriela Montell More Latinos are going to college than ever before, but as Joscelyn Guzman, a first-generation Mexican-American learned firsthand, getting there is the first of many hurdles on the road to…
Second Chances are Real — Let’s Make Sure More Students Get Them
September 25, 2019 by Malika Kidd In the past four years, my life has transformed for the better. I am a newlywed with a full-time job and working toward a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management from…
The Education Trust Comments on Proposed Changes to Categorical Eligibility of SNAP
September 23, 2019 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Brandon Lipps Deputy Under Secretary Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 3101 Park Center Dr. Alexandria, VA 22302 Download Our…
The Education Trust Commends House for Passing FUTURE Act, Calls on Senate to Follow Suit
September 18, 2019 by Denise Forte If signed into law, the FUTURE Act would ensure continued federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions WASHINGTON (September 17, 2019) – Today, Denise Forte senior vice…
Broken Mirrors II: How Many Latino Students Are at Public Colleges & Universities? Not As Many As There Should Be.
September 11, 2019 by Marshall Anthony Jr., Kayla C. Elliott September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage month, when we honor the many cultural and economic contributions of Latinos, who comprise nearly one in five Americans. There’s much…
Broken Mirrors: Latino Representation at Public Colleges
September 11, 2019 by J. Oliver Schak, Andrew Howard Nichols, Charlie Bentley As tax-exempt, taxpayer-supported entities, U.S. public colleges and universities should advance the public interest by ensuring all U.S. residents…
Broken Mirrors
Como entidades exentas de impuestos y respaldadas por los contribuyentes, las universidades y los institutos superiores públicos de EE.…
Which States Make the Grade When It Comes to Enrolling and Graduating Latino College Students?
September 11, 2019 by EdTrust None of Them, According to New Ed Trust Research WASHINGTON (September 11, 2019) — When it comes to enrolling and graduating Latinos, public colleges and universities in most states are…
Trump administration continues to wrongfully and relentlessly attack immigrant families
August 13, 2019 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Statement From John B. King Jr. on Trump administration’s “public charge” immigration rule “The Trump administration continues to wrongfully and relentlessly attack immigrant families. “Immigrant families are fighting every day…