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Two workers at a New Mexico Whole Foods were suspended after complaining about an English only rule at work. In this file photo customers gather outside of a Little Rock, Ark., Whole Foods store. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Opinion: Requiring English is inclusive, not divisive

By Esther Cepeda

CHICAGO -- "Inclusive" and "diversity" are the buzzwords in corporate America these days. Inclusive generally means that people should not be made to feel … Read More

Senator Tim Kaine surprised the media by delivering a speech in Spanish on the Senate floor Tuesday.

Virginia Senator Kaine’s pro-immigration reform Senate speech – en español

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Virginia Democratic Senator and former Governor Tim Kaine surprised the Senate - and those who were closely following the Senate speeches - by delivering an … Read More

Two workers at a New Mexico Whole Foods were suspended after complaining about an English only rule at work. In this file photo customers gather outside of a Little Rock, Ark., Whole Foods store. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Whole Foods workers say they were suspended for speaking Spanish

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two employees at a Whole Foods Market store in Albuquerque say they were suspended last month after complaining about being told they … Read More

William Levy is on the cover of Latina magazine's June/July issue.

[PHOTOS] William Levy shows off the reason why women adore him

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If you need to come up with a reason for William Levy’s new-found popularity across America, we have two reasons for you: those smiles and those biceps! All … Read More

Tucson, Arizona's San Miguel High School students have replace their textbooks for ipads.

Students in AZ pilot program use iPads instead of textbooks

By Samanta Ptashkin, KVOA, Tucson Arizona, Samantha Ptashkin

In Ms. Mustard's sophomore geometry class at Tucson, Arizona's San Miguel High School, students learned a lot of lessons this year, and we're not just talking … Read More

Getting kids to pick up books in the minority language can be tough.

SpanglishBaby: Keeping my growing sons interested in reading Spanish

By Kimberly Lane, SpanglishBaby.com

In my father’s grand tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in April — or whenever else he felt like it — he and I didn’t celebrate my birthday in May. … Read More

Poll worker Raul Guerrero, Jr., left, signaled to Medardo Aguayo as Aguayo voted Thursday Oct. 30, 2008 at Thomason Hospital in El Paso, Texas.

Florida bill may limit outside volunteer help in elections

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Some controversial changes may soon be coming to Florida elections. A  provision in a new wide-ranging elections bill proposed by Republican State Senator Jack … Read More

In this April 3, 2013 photo, teacher Julia Puentes, left, high-fives student Mathew Botros, 9, center, during an English class at the Coral Way K-8 Center, the nation's oldest bilingual school, in Miami. At right is Duna Lopez, 9. Students who speak a language other than English at home are one of the fastest-growing populations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

English-language learners face shortage of teachers, and successful bilingual programs

By Christine Armario, Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) -- Duna Lopez started school in Miami last fall not knowing a single word of English. The 8-year-old girl from Barcelona, Spain, with dark blond … Read More

The coverage image from "Jenni Rivera: The Incredible Story of a Warrior Butterfly."

Jenni Rivera’s legacy: 3 books tell her story, who does it better?

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There were many facets to Jenni Rivera: she was a best-selling Mexican banda star, loving mother of five, entrepreneur, sister, daughter, advocate and friend. … Read More

Legend of the Cascarón

Fun and educational resources for celebrating Easter with your kids

By Monica Olivera

For those celebrating Easter Sunday, take a look at our list of educational and entertaining books, crafts, and activities created just for this … Read More