Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos left the department’s funding for low-income schools, protections for students with disabilities, and rights for survivors under Title IX in shambles.
Florida’s Dept. of Education May Put Thousands of ESL Students at Risk
Nearly 300,000 Spanish-speaking students in Florida will have to take a test in person at a time when COVID cases are on the rise.
Bye Bye, Betsy! Puerto Rican Dr. Miguel Cardona Is Poised to Be the Next Education Secretary.
When appointed, Dr. Miguel Cardona would be the second Latino to serve as US Secretary of Education.
Supporters of Lily Eskelsen García for Education Secretary Are Lobbying Hard on Her Behalf
Hispanic organizations and unions are urging President-elect Joe Biden to nominate her and, in doing so, appoint the first Latina to lead the Education Department.
Viral Videos From Teacher and Student Elevate Debate Over Puerto Rico’s Local Education System
A drama teacher shared her frustration on social media, claiming students are not interested in learning. A student posted a video response saying students are interested, but lack adequate support from the Department of Education.
A Teacher in the White House: What Jill Biden Could Mean for Education
A Florida teacher tells us why she thinks Jill Biden could become a valuable advocate for better education.
This Special-Education Teacher Doesn’t Feel Safe Enough to Head Back to the Classroom
Dialynette González, a teacher and mother of two, does not feel safe returning to the classroom or leaving her children in the care of others during the pandemic.
Florida Education Commission Orders Schools Reopened Despite Teachers’ Worries
The order was issued the same day President Trump Tweeted that schools “must open in the fall!”
Racism In Our Education System Must Be Torn Down. Here’s How You Can Demand It.
With 1 in 3 public school students projected to be Hispanic in the near future, Latino parents and leaders must demand an anti-racist education for all.