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What are students saying? What are families saying? What is the community saying?

¿Qué dicen los estudiantes? ¿Qué dicen las familias? ¿Qué dice la comunidad?

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Which policies have transformed learning environments & outcomes for Latinx/ immigrant families?

¿Qué políticas han transformado los entornos de aprendizaje y los resultados para las familias latinas/inmigrantes?

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Which best practices are you most proud of and how are they impacting the Latinx community and education?

¿De qué mejores prácticas está más orgulloso y cómo están impactando a la comunidad latina y la educación?

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Students: Teachers and counselors understand and respect my cultural heritage.

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Students: Teachers and counselors understand and respect my cultural heritage.

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All materials and meetings and bilingual.

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All materials and meetings and bilingual.

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Undocumented students will receive in state tuition rates at all public colleges and universities in the state

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In state tuition for DACA and undocumented students.

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In state tuition for DACA and undocumented students.

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Students see more teachers that look like them.

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Students see more teachers that look like them.

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We have a LatinX teacher demographic that is reflective of our LatinX student demographic.

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Our Latinx students are interested more than ever in becoming teachers as this profession is more respected than ever and the incentives match the importance.

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Our Latinx students are interested more than ever in becoming teachers as this profession is more respected than ever and the incentives match the importance.

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The need for Dual Language Immersion programs that honor the language of a growing demographic in our NC Public School System.

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The need for Dual Language Immersion programs that honor the language of a growing demographic in our NC Public School System.

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Students can go into college and receive aid and in state tuition. They are supported by capable counselors in their high school to achieve their post-grad dreams and goals.

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A greater effort to provide resources to migrant families as they seek higher education. 

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A greater effort to provide resources to migrant families as they seek higher education. 

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Students say that there are more latino educators in the school system. They have more representation in their schools and community. There are still challenges present but students still continue to voice their concerns.

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I am part of the community. I am the coach, counselor, ED of an organization that provides support to families. 

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I am part of the community. I am the coach, counselor, ED of an organization that provides support to families. 

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Students would like to see more Hispanic/Latinx faculty teaching their classes who can be role models.

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High school students feel they are left behind because of lack of guidance and information regarding post secondary options, ways to plan, apply and pay.

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Me siento muy...excited learning con mis maestras/os. ella/os me entienden y me respetan. 

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Me siento muy...excited learning con mis maestras/os. ella/os me entienden y me respetan. 

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Students are able to go to school counselors who will not discourage them from pursuing their academic and professional dreams

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I feel supported by my teachers. Teachers inspire me to follow my biggest, boldest dreams.

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Parents are able to engage with their children within the school system without the barriers of not having documentation, ID, and there is language access 

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Parents are able to engage with their children within the school system without the barriers of not having documentation, ID, and there is language access 

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For mental health services to be seen as normal. Speaking to a psychologist should be seen and accepted amongst Latino men.

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For mental health services to be seen as normal. Speaking to a psychologist should be seen and accepted amongst Latino men.

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I have teachers, throughout my school, that reflect my culture, my language, and my community, and we ALL feel welcomed in the communal space of our classroom and our school.

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I have teachers, throughout my school, that reflect my culture, my language, and my community, and we ALL feel welcomed in the communal space of our classroom and our school.

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It’s really helpful that so many of my teachers understand my journey. 

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It’s really helpful that so many of my teachers understand my journey. 

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NC driver's licenses are available for all regardless of immigration status.

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NC driver's licenses are available for all regardless of immigration status.

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Latinos being active in their community. Not afraid to voice their concerns

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Meeting students and families where they are at (in school, at a park, in their homes, etc.) is a part of the norm for educators. 

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Meeting students and families where they are at (in school, at a park, in their homes, etc.) is a part of the norm for educators. 

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Advocating for bilingual education for students of diverse languages through EL department at LEA-

Using leadership platform to engage in courageous conversations regarding racial and linguistic equity by modeling

Sharing my story

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Students are saying they know how to manage racialized moments with their peers, teachers, and others, and feel supported accessing staff to manage these moments

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Students are saying they know how to manage racialized moments with their peers, teachers, and others, and feel supported accessing staff to manage these moments

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There is more staff representing the diversity of our schools.

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There is more staff representing the diversity of our schools.

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You do not have to jump through complicated hoops to prove your residency in the state to receive in state tuition

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There are always people stepping up, going the extra mile for their students.

The negative side of this is resource burnout. Schools and universities need to have additional resources to support our population's need.

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Schools are creating individual policies that most fit and benefit their community at the local level. Parents & students are able to have a say at the table when decisions  that will impact them are being made

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Schools are creating individual policies that most fit and benefit their community at the local level. Parents & students are able to have a say at the table when decisions  that will impact them are being made

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Students' needs are being met and approached before they enter the school system. All teachers and school staff are trained in EL.

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Students' needs are being met and approached before they enter the school system. All teachers and school staff are trained in EL.

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Families: I know the people at my child's school and they welcome me. I don't feel intimidated going in; in fact, me da orgullo when I go into my child's school. 

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Families: I know the people at my child's school and they welcome me. I don't feel intimidated going in; in fact, me da orgullo when I go into my child's school. 

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Families are talking about having support for mental health in community and school settings, and having access to culturally consonant therapy and support.

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Families are talking about having support for mental health in community and school settings, and having access to culturally consonant therapy and support.

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Documents and services provided by universities and schools are available in the languages that the community needs to thrive

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Affirmative Action Stands in Admissions 

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Affirmative Action Stands in Admissions 

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As the Supreme Court currently in 2022 hears two cases on affirmative action in college admissions, in 2030 affirmative action in admissions will become and/or remain a standard practice across all public and private colleges and universities in the U.S.

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In our school district we have a bilingual teacher or co-teacher present at every grade level. 

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In our school district we have a bilingual teacher or co-teacher present at every grade level. 

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As students are often burdened by their parents documentation status, this presents barriers. Undocumented parents are able to gain their license and have support in the schools and state government. Materials are accesible and mandated requirements for school staff of ESL students, social workers, and interpreters.

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sharing my voice, and being cognizant to what is truly happening in the community by being engaged with those who we serve

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More money is being invested per pupil and student success is the primary focus of institutions 

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More money is being invested per pupil and student success is the primary focus of institutions 

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Larger emphasis on creating fluid and comfortable communities for migrant families; especially students. 

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Larger emphasis on creating fluid and comfortable communities for migrant families; especially students. 

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Where employers properly compensate students who are multilingual and are bringing aspects of their culture with them to where they work.

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In state tuition and hopefully a pathway towards residency/ citizenship for DACA students

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That families can travel in peace without fear of racial profiling or lack of drivers license.  

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That families can travel in peace without fear of racial profiling or lack of drivers license.  

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Lack of comprehensive in-state tuition for DACA and undocumented recipients.
Students are often left out because of this.

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Students and families would like to see more Hispanic/Latinx staff who are bilingual and can answer their questions and concerns in Spanish.

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Pipelines are set up for students to easily join medical programs, law programs, clean energy programs, stem programs, etc.

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Educator, administrators, and community are subject to learn about the diverse cultures of the community they serve to better understand their needs

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Educator, administrators, and community are subject to learn about the diverse cultures of the community they serve to better understand their needs

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The community: this is a place for us. this is a place for everyone. I feel welcomed, and I know others do as well. We are part of this community, and the schools show that. 

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The community: this is a place for us. this is a place for everyone. I feel welcomed, and I know others do as well. We are part of this community, and the schools show that. 

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Students and families feel safe in schools

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Students and families feel safe in schools

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Anonymous1mCulturally responsive/relevant teaching/inclusive classroom practices. Teachers and schools will have made tremendous progress in terms of meeting students where they are, valuing and celebrating students' unique stories and experiences, and a committed to creating an environment that is safe and nurturing for learning for *all* students.

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Anonymous1mCulturally responsive/relevant teaching/inclusive classroom practices. Teachers and schools will have made tremendous progress in terms of meeting students where they are, valuing and celebrating students' unique stories and experiences, and a committed to creating an environment that is safe and nurturing for learning for *all* students.

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We have an educator pipeline that reflects the diversity and demographics or our school community built upon a 2+2 model that provided education preparation classes, at the Community College level,  in Spanish, and then an articulation agreement with Educator Preparation Programs (EPP's) that provided licensure and then certification in Dual-Language programming.

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We have an educator pipeline that reflects the diversity and demographics or our school community built upon a 2+2 model that provided education preparation classes, at the Community College level,  in Spanish, and then an articulation agreement with Educator Preparation Programs (EPP's) that provided licensure and then certification in Dual-Language programming.

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Teachers are including students' lived experiences in the Curriculum.

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Teachers are including students' lived experiences in the Curriculum.

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Schools have mental health support in the building - counselors and psychologists are able to provide therapy and they have time and resources to do that.

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Schools have mental health support in the building - counselors and psychologists are able to provide therapy and they have time and resources to do that.

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There are culturally responsive and inclusive practices in place in schools and across institutions that support families so that they can thrive, not just survive. 

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There are culturally responsive and inclusive practices in place in schools and across institutions that support families so that they can thrive, not just survive. 

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Latinx community in NC feels respected, uses their voice, and takes up space they deserve! We have more seats at the table and are more represented in positions of power.

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Latinx community in NC feels respected, uses their voice, and takes up space they deserve! We have more seats at the table and are more represented in positions of power.

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Education that incorporates THEIR history. Students see themselves in their teachers, mentors, books, and peers.

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Education that incorporates THEIR history. Students see themselves in their teachers, mentors, books, and peers.

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Students are saying the feel seen and their voices heard in their classroom

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Students are saying the feel seen and their voices heard in their classroom

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We have representation within our policymaking government that reflects us

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"I remember when there wasn't anyone in admissions or at the whole college who spoke Spanish in order to help everyone in my family understand the system. Then there was just 1 person. And now almost everyone is bilingual and we can choose who we want to talk with."

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"I remember when there wasn't anyone in admissions or at the whole college who spoke Spanish in order to help everyone in my family understand the system. Then there was just 1 person. And now almost everyone is bilingual and we can choose who we want to talk with."

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Student: I feel seen my by teachers; they have made an effort to understand my journey and have adapted to MY leaning style, finding opportunities for me to grow and thrive academically, socially, emotionally and culturally // Teachers: we have seen a greater push to educate educators on the struggles faced by our student, providing with a greater insight on how to best serve them // parents: kids are excited to go to school, they enjoy learning and have a innate desire to pay attention because they feel respected 

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Student: I feel seen my by teachers; they have made an effort to understand my journey and have adapted to MY leaning style, finding opportunities for me to grow and thrive academically, socially, emotionally and culturally // Teachers: we have seen a greater push to educate educators on the struggles faced by our student, providing with a greater insight on how to best serve them // parents: kids are excited to go to school, they enjoy learning and have a innate desire to pay attention because they feel respected 

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Federal- positive, impactful immigration reform has been fully implemented for all immigrant groups with all types of immigration status.

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North Carolina offers in-state tuition

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Community college is free to everyone.

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Families/Community: Lots of folks in families and the community want a future where their children are safe, can go out and succeed for their communities, and where their mental health is accounted for and taken care of.

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Degrees and formal education are no longer the only way for students to find success and break the cycles of poverty their families come from

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Degrees and formal education are no longer the only way for students to find success and break the cycles of poverty their families come from

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There is bilingual language support for all families in the schools

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There is bilingual language support for all families in the schools

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Critical Race Theory is an important cornerstone in students' education experience. 

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Critical Race Theory is an important cornerstone in students' education experience. 

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International Teachers from our Spanish-Speaking countries are teaching in North Carolina as we allow easier access to sponsorship.

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NC State- fully implemented culturally competent standards and practices implemented across the state in all school districts and fully funded- fully funded public education that includes the necessary support staff from nurses to counselors

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National push and reform to address the financial barriers for undocumented students 

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National push and reform to address the financial barriers for undocumented students 

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Federal- fully funded program helping families from the Global South emigrate and integrate because of climate change

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Families feel included in their child's learning and have opportunities to volunteer within their child's school

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Families feel included in their child's learning and have opportunities to volunteer within their child's school

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Undocumented students have the right to in-state tuition.

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Value bilingual professionals in every role they play and not just take advantage of their skills.

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Value bilingual professionals in every role they play and not just take advantage of their skills.

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Small gains equate to large steps if perseverance remains present for our Latinx community. Federal, state, and local levels are collaborating, more than ever, to generate a hope! Conversations now include the Latinx voice at the legislative levels.

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Federal- Shifts in US foreign policies away from destabilizing governments

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Culturally sustaining and relevant teaching practices that benefit all students, and uplift the voices of historically marginalized students and families are the norm in every learning environment. 

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Culturally sustaining and relevant teaching practices that benefit all students, and uplift the voices of historically marginalized students and families are the norm in every learning environment. 

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Student - My teachers share the same heritage as myself! Families - feel comfortable being more apart of students day to day education with understanding and knowledge of what is happening, more resources for ESL Parents! Community - more events at school that inclusive to the latinx community

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The new WIDA ELD standards version!!

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College campuses have mental health preventative support that is culturally consonant, and there is support for families as their youth transition to college

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College campuses have mental health preventative support that is culturally consonant, and there is support for families as their youth transition to college

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Government policies are designed to take urgent action around the climate crisis, which unevenly affects communities of color.

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Government policies are designed to take urgent action around the climate crisis, which unevenly affects communities of color.

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Children are not being stereotyped in the classroom by their peers and teachers

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North Carolina businesses and colleges partner up to offer job shadowing so students can experience what working feels like. 

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North Carolina businesses and colleges partner up to offer job shadowing so students can experience what working feels like. 

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Dual Language education is significant initiative to our Latinx community. However, we need to market it better.

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Federal Immigration Reform has completely changed how LatinX families interact with the whole of society. Instead of living in fear of deportation and they embracing the opportunities of advancement now accessible to them. 

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Federal Immigration Reform has completely changed how LatinX families interact with the whole of society. Instead of living in fear of deportation and they embracing the opportunities of advancement now accessible to them. 

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Culturally responsive/relevant teaching/inclusive classroom practices. Teachers and schools will have made tremendous progress in terms of meeting students where they are, valuing and celebrating students' unique stories and experiences, and a committed to creating an environment that is safe and nurturing for learning for *all* students.

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Students are able to access PAID internships that help build their skills for their careers

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Students are able to access PAID internships that help build their skills for their careers

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Directly impacted community members sit at the tables when it comes to making decisions. They serve on boards, committees, and as leadership. 

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Directly impacted community members sit at the tables when it comes to making decisions. They serve on boards, committees, and as leadership. 

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Students are seeing themselves more in the curriculum/texts. And it isn't focused on the stereotypical information.

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The establishment of a Teaching Fellows Program, reflecting the need for increased Latino/ Hispanic educators, that provides funding and support for students in high school through  "Grow Your Own" Teacher Cadet programs that focused on students who are native Spanish speakers or Multi-Lingual. 

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The establishment of a Teaching Fellows Program, reflecting the need for increased Latino/ Hispanic educators, that provides funding and support for students in high school through  "Grow Your Own" Teacher Cadet programs that focused on students who are native Spanish speakers or Multi-Lingual. 

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¡Que nos den papeles!

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Families and students feel included and welcomed in their school communities.

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Community centers where students and families can come together and receive wrap-around services that account for digital literacy, access to resources, care for mental health, and building fellowship with others.

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Students take ownership and are proud of their roots. They are curious and excited because they are learning about their heritage.

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Reducing community college stigma and knowing that a community college degree is just as important and valuable than a university, traditional four year college degree. 

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Reducing community college stigma and knowing that a community college degree is just as important and valuable than a university, traditional four year college degree. 

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The information delivered by communities that support schools, teachers, learners and parents in their personal professional and personal growth.

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We have abolished GRE/MCAT/LSAT etc for admissions to graduate programs

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We have abolished GRE/MCAT/LSAT etc for admissions to graduate programs