@UNCWorldView @BICUNC A6: Thorough explanations of academic plans as well as a comprehensive list of school and community resources and support structures. #WorldViewChats
@UNCWorldView @BICUNC A5: Time typically spent in a high school/college classroom is now spent at work or caring for younger siblings. The cultural importance of the family’s collective well-being takes precedent.
@UNCWorldView @BICUNC A3: The lack of paid sick leave tends to be an issue for many families and the concern with lost wages associated with missed work can deter people from seeking medical care. #WorldViewChats
@UNCWorldView @BICUNC A2: Working-class families, Latinx in this case, tend to fall under the essential employee category while already struggling with limited access to healthcare. #WorldViewChats
In joint statement, North Carolina's education leaders commit to finding solutions for high school students in early and middle college and Career and College Promise dual enrollment courses during the COVID-19 crisis.
https://t.co/P31V0sOR4w
“We want the conversation to change from ‘Oh, he speaks Spanish, he has a problem’ to ‘Wow, he’s bilingual, & he has an extraordinary set of skills that make him even better.'” // Yesterday, Educación Sin Barreras held a bilingual education advocacy day. https://t.co/Byu2ZM2RYJ
On June 5th, a professional development event will take place @_gtcc to address the obstacles that Hispanics and Latinos face when it comes to higher education. The goal is to take steps to overcome barriers and make college education accessible to everyone. Read below ↓
This Sunday, Anna Ocegueda will become the first person in her family to graduate from a four-year university. But it won't be just her family and friends celebrating — people all over the country have been rooting for her. It all started with a tweet. https://t.co/rpQqhVdtla
Let's celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by fighting for educators, their classrooms, & our public schools. Pay them a living wage so they don't have to work a second job, invest in their success, protect their retirement & ensure they can teach to the student and not the test.
Enjoyed sharing my @Whataburger connection with Presidential candidate @BetoORourke. Thank you for engaging us in a meaningful dialogue on issues affecting minoritized communities!