Seattle Public Schools’ Dual Language Education Programs Show Demographic Disparities
“We’re still considering bilingual education as a privilege, not as a right,” the director of a language program said.
“We’re still considering bilingual education as a privilege, not as a right,” the director of a language program said.
“As someone who’s part Colombian, and I never learned how to salsa before, I feel much more connected to that side of my family,” one club member said.
“I think the biggest challenge I have is just finding our curious readers,” said Knox Gardner, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Entre Ríos Books.
“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’s been hard to find places where I see people who look like me,” said Javi Tapia, a bookseller at a local bookstore in Seattle.
“Our community is at the best it’s ever been, period,” said drag performer Queen Andrew Scott.
The non-profit organization helped Mexican immigrant mothers like Guadalupe G. Contreras find community and “break barriers.”
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“It was challenging navigating this by myself because my family turned to me to pave my path for college,” Chelsea Cordoba said.
“I want the stories I tell to be about the people who made the brave decision to challenge the status quo,” said Cardenas about joining the Latino News Network.
A place for Spanish speakers and students to immerse themselves in the language and Spanish culture.