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Honoring Veterans Day Through Education: A Tribute to Service and Learning
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a time to honor the brave individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This day of remembrance provides a unique opportunity for educators to integrate lessons of service, sacrifice, and patriotism into their curriculum. By doing so, we not only pay…
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From Farmworker to Astronaut: My Path to the Stars by Jose M. Hernandez
Ten-year-old Jose M. Hernandez watched the Apollo 17 moonwalks on his family s black and white television in 1972 and knew what he wanted to be when he grew up: an astronaut. Later that night he told his father and was surprised when his dad said, You can do this, m'ijo! Mr. Hernandez told his son that if he really wanted…
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Registration is now open for Prepárate 2025
College Board is excited to visit Denver next April 9-11, 2025, for the Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America conference. Make plans to join us for learning, collaboration, and inspiration. The planning committee is hard at work bringing the 2025 event to life, and we look forward to having you join us.…
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"Conferences that Grow our Community": Special Edition of Coordinated Podcast
Coordinated with Derek and Karli Check out this special edition of the podcast made for AP coordinators where Ismael Ayala, Director of Event Planning at College Board, join hosts Derek Kameda and Karli Tsuge to talk about the 2025 Advocacy and Access conferences. Listen and check out other episodes:
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Prepárate 2024 Featured Session: A Million Miles Away: A Conversation with José Hernández
Join us for an engaging dialogue with former NASA astronaut José Hernández. His journey—from humble beginnings as the child of migrant farmworkers to his historic mission aboard the International Space Station—inspires us all. Moderated by Dr. Michelle Cruz Arnold, this conversation will delve into resilience, education,…
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Understanding your SAT Scores
Understanding your SAT scores is crucial to gauging your readiness for college and identifying areas for improvement. The SAT consists of two main sections: Evidence-based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math, each scored on a scale of 200–800, with a total score ranging from 400–1600. Additionally, you will receive sub…
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Making Cinelandia: American Films and Mexican Film Culture before the Golden Age
In the 1920s, as American films came to dominate Mexico's cinemas, many of its cultural and political elites feared that this "Yanqui invasion" would turn Mexico into a cultural vassal of the United States. In Making Cinelandia, Laura Isabel Serna contends that Hollywood films were not simply tools of cultural imperialism.…
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Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut
The book the new film A Million Miles Away is based on. Born into a family of migrant workers, toiling in the fields by the age of six, Jose M. Hernàndez dreamed of traveling through the night skies on a rocket ship. Reaching for the Stars is the inspiring story of how he realized that dream, becoming the first…
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World Mental Health Day - Check-In
World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th each year, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support mental well-being. This day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work and what more needs to…
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Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action - 2024
An Introduction to Excelencia in Education at Prepárate 2024: From Excelencia in Education: Overview For 20 years, Excelencia has brought attention to noteworthy efforts that inspire and support educators, community leaders, funders, and policymakers to replicate and bring to scale evidence-based practices. Essential to…
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Modelo de la Comunidad Award at Prepárate 2024
The Modelo de la Comunidad is an award presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the improvement of the Latino community and others. While not specifically limited to the field of education, the awardee should be involved in work that encourages an educated…
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An Investment in Latino Opportunity: Featured Interview from The Elective
An Investment in Latino Opportunity Excelencia in Education cofounder and CEO Deborah A. Santiago wants to change how America talks about and serves the country’s Hispanic college students Steve Bumbaugh, January 26, 2022 In 2019, 3.6 million Hispanic students were enrolled in college, up from 2.9 million in…
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Salsa, Soul, And Spirit: Leadership For A Multicultural Age by Juana Bordas
Recommend the following book: Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age 0 , Pre-Owned Paperback 1576754324 9781576754320 Juana Bordas. It is imperative that leaders have the cultural flexibility and adaptability to inspire and guide people from very distinct backgrounds that represents the whole rainbow…
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An Investment in Latino Opportunity
In the realm of higher education, there lies a promising and often overlooked opportunity: investing in initiatives that support and empower Latino students within colleges and universities. The Latino population in the United States represents a significant portion of the country's youth, yet access to higher education…
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One Week Left to Become an Advocacy and Access Communities All-Star!
By completing all the challenge tasks, you can submit your entry and enter to receive one of the following: a discount code covering 100% of an advocacy conference registration fee or a copy of books like Fugitive Pedagogy by Jarvis Givens, Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Makita Wilbur and Someone…
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Are You Up for an Advocacy & Access Communities Challenge?
Prove yourself as an Advocacy and Access Communities all-star! Don't miss out on the Online Communities Challenge starting November 15, 2023. By completing all the challenge tasks, you can submit your entry and enter to receive one of the following: a discount code covering 100% of an advocacy conference registration fee…
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A Look Back at Hispanic Heritage Month
As we bid farewell to Hispanic Heritage Month, we can't help but look back at the rich tapestry of culture, history, and contributions that have been celebrated over the past 30 days. From September 15 to October 15, we had the privilege of honoring the diverse and vibrant Hispanic and Latino communities that have left an…