165: Empowering Hispanic & Latino Students: A Hispanic Heritage Month Special

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kevin P. Chavous explores critical issues facing Hispanic and Latino students in America's education system. This special episode features insights from Thomas A. Saenz and Amalia Chamorro on supporting this growing demographic and ensuring equitable opportunities for success. Key Topics: 00:00 - Introduction to the growing Hispanic and Latino student population 05:00 - Demographic shifts in Latino population distribution across the US 10:00 - Educational inequities exacerbated by the pandemic 15:00 - Fostering cultural acceptance and dispelling demographic fears 20:00 - Confronting challenges in equitable funding and resource allocation 25:00 - Enhancing teacher preparedness for English language learners 30:00 - Rethinking standardized testing and native language assessments 35:00 - Concluding insights on investing in Latino students' education   —---------------------------------------------------------   Enroll now at K12 for tuition-free, personalized online public schooling. Visit https://go.k12.com/mps/national/podcast/ to learn more about how K12 empowers students to succeed in the digital age.   Join the conversation using #WIWTK on social media and be sure to leave a review! WIWTK Twitter – https://x.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wiwtkpodcast WIWTK Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/wiwtkpodcast/ Now Streaming: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-i-want-to-know-with-kevin-p-chavous/id1561682450 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KkzBkzDhmQB8VNrDtP3BF Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/01336bdd-f957-4d96-af5a-35538859e65d/what-i-want-to-know-with-kevin-p-chavous