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Orgullo Special Interest Group of NLPA Statement on the Orlando Mass Shooting

I have found little comfort in the flood of responses to the Orlando mass shooting.  Shortly after hearing about the shooting the National Latina/o Psychological Association began discussing a response with members.  I am sharing the responses sent today—which bring … Continue reading

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National Latina/o Psychological Association & Orgullo SIG Joint Statement on the Orlando Mass Shooting

I have found little comfort in the flood of responses to the Orlando mass shooting.  Shortly after hearing about the shooting the National Latina/o Psychological Association began discussing a response with members.  I am sharing the responses sent today—which bring … Continue reading

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American Sign Language (ASL) STEM Forum

From: http://aslstem.cs.washington.edu/ The ASL-STEM Forum is part of a research venture at the University of Washington which seeks to remove a fundamental obstacle currently in the way of deaf scholars, both students and professionals. Due to its relative youth and … Continue reading

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For Young Latino Readers, an Image Is Missing (New York Times)

Educators say grade-school students develop reading skills better when they are engaged by characters with whom they can identify. For Hispanic children, that’s hard to find. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/education/young-latino-students-dont-see-themselves-in-books.html?smid=pl-share  

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