165: Empowering Hispanic & Latino Students: A Hispanic Heritage Month Special

What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kevin P. Chavous explores critical issues facing Hispanic and Latino students in America's education system. This special episode features insights from Thomas A. Saenz and Amalia Chamorro on supporting this growing demographic and ensuring equitable opportunities for success.

Key Topics:

00:00 - Introduction to the growing Hispanic and Latino student population

05:00 - Demographic shifts in Latino population distribution across the US

10:00 - Educational inequities exacerbated by the pandemic

15:00 - Fostering cultural acceptance and dispelling demographic fears

20:00 - Confronting challenges in equitable funding and resource allocation

25:00 - Enhancing teacher preparedness for English language learners

30:00 - Rethinking standardized testing and native language assessments

35:00 - Concluding insights on investing in Latino students' education

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