Washington Schools Confront Growing Concerns Over ICE Raids
Teachers say that their students have expressed fear; others feel it’s not a concern for their community.
Teachers say that their students have expressed fear; others feel it’s not a concern for their community.
Lambda Theta Alpha celebrates their 15th annual male pageant which is designed to help raise awareness about abusive relationships.
A student organization at the University of Washington is providing a safe space for students to discuss the mental health challenges Latinas face.
While some believe identity-based student groups strengthen community ties, others think these diversity efforts are harmful.
“We’re meant to be here,” said one of the viola players.
“We’re still considering bilingual education as a privilege, not as a right,” the director of a language program said.
“I’ve just grown to love … creating a space for Latine students of all countries,” said Denice Melendez-Macin, co-president of the organization.
For many of its members, Omega Delta Phi gave them an opportunity to build community.
“It was challenging navigating this by myself because my family turned to me to pave my path for college,” Chelsea Cordoba said.
The projects, which are designed to show leadership and empathy, have included topics and activities such as fundraising, creating cultural activities, and providing mentorship.
Across its 26 branches, the library includes materials in 18 languages other than English and has recently acquired children’s books including in Guatemalan indigenous language.
Educators say increased funding is needed to sustain and expand dual language programs providing students the opportunity to learn core subjects in English and a second language.