A study considering different goals to prepare Hispanic students for higher education was released Dec. 4 by Excelencia in Education, the Tomas Rivera Institute and the California Policy Research center. In 2005, Excelencia found that only nine percent of Hispanics in California held a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Author: Shari Theresia
Living in fear of “The Box”
As far back as I can remember I have feared “the box.” When I was younger, the choices were a little easier to decide, it was either “black” or “white,” but today it seems that even though there are more races to choose from there are still none that I can identify with.
Sociology of class, war keeps students engaged
The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, but the great teacher inspires. According to many of his students, Professor Chuck O’Connell is the type to inspire. “O’Connell’s class is an eye opener. It’s truly an informative, inspiring experience.