The Mexican American Studies (MAS) Teachers’ Academy at UT San Antonio invites MAS and language arts educators to this year’s virtual training from June 17 to June 21st, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join MAS and co-sponsors at the Teachers’ Academy where ethnic studies training leads to student educational achievement, exploration of the Mexican American experience, their contributions, and their place in history- making.
Limited evidence exists regarding Latino-based research and policy impact aligned with improvements among Latino bienestar (well-being) indicators. Of particular concern are impacts on those Latinos who are at-risk or who are in poverty, less educated, unemployed, and/or in poor health.
The Latino wage earnings disparity relative to $1 dollar for non-Latino White Workers is .67 cents. These disparities not only pose challenges to economic well-being but also significantly undermine the increase of Latino political power and policy influence.
