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Season 2, Episode 5: Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community)

Host Jonathan Santos Silva speaks with Amanda Fernandez, CEO and founder of Latinos for Education (L4E), and Jay Alvarez, a high school educator and participant in L4E’s Latinx Teachers’ Fellowship, about increasing opportunities and breaking down barriers for Latinx educators and students.

Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva

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What Will It Take to Create New Career Pathways for Latinx Educational Leaders?

What are the best ways to improve opportunities for advancement for Latinx teachers who aspire to become principals and superintendents?

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Ces'Ari Del Muro leads her workshop on imposter syndrome.

DACA Decisions Aren’t Just News; They Affect Lives Like Mine

Educators and allies should be mindful of the emotional toll experienced by students and others awaiting legal rulings and policy decisions around immigration in the U.S.

María Perales Sánchez

1L, Yale Law School

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Improving Voting Access for Marginalized Communities One School at a Time

Blanca Adriana Ontiveros’ work focuses on ways to help children leverage the power of the ballot even if they can’t vote.

Stephanie García

Writer-Editor

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Targeted Support Is a Must to Rekindle Latinx College Completion Rates

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted an upward trend of Latinx students enrolling in and graduating from college. Experts are working to create programming that helps ensure Latinx students aren't left behind.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

A young Latinx man stands smiling with a college graduate's cap and gown.

How Proposition 308 Could Open Higher Education to Thousands of Students in Arizona

Voters in Arizona have the chance to offer thousands of immigrant students access to in-state tuition this November. In this video, one student explains how the proposition could change lives.

Aggie Ebrahimi Bazaz

Managing Director, Film + Video Projects

Joel Serin-Christ

Director of Studio Production & Impact

Faviola Leyva

Video Producer

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Understanding the Diversity of Latinx Identities Helps Customize Learning

There is no one way to be Latinx. Sharing culture and identity in the classroom can dispel myths and establish meaningful connections between teachers and students.

Kelly Pratt

Copy Chief, One Day

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Grounded: One Student’s Journey to Afford an Education

Overwhelmed by student loans and growing interest, an aspiring airline pilot struggles to finish his pilot training. He is one of the 43.4 million Americans who are in student loan debt.

Aggie Ebrahimi Bazaz

Managing Director, Film + Video Projects

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

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DACA Changed My Life–But Undocumented Youth Deserve More

DACA provided some relief to many undocumented youth but its future is uncertain. It is past time for Congress to create lasting protections and a path to citizenship.