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Telemundo Latin America news roundup – May 23, 2013

By NBCLatino Staff

Peruvian researchers say a volcano in southern Peru has reached a "crisis point." Activity at the Sabancaya volcano has increased drastically and is producing … 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

Mexican congressman Ricardo Monreal of the Movimiento Ciudadano Party delivers a speak protesting against the return of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) to power, during a session at the Congress held before the arrival of Enrique Pena Nieto for his inauguration in Mexico City, on December 1, 2012. Enrique Pena Nieto was sworn in as president of Mexico on Saturday following protests by leftist lawmakers inside the congress and clashes between demonstrators and police outside. AFP PHOTO/ALFREDO ESTRELLA (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)

Telemundo Latin America news roundup – April 05, 2013

By NBCLatino Staff

Clean up efforts are underway in La Plat, Argentina after a deadly storm claimed the life of 57 people. Nearly two dozen people are believed to be missing, … Read More

There are benefits to teaching special needs children Spanish.

SpanglishBaby: The Benefits of bilingualism for special needs kids

By Kimberly Lane, SpanglishBaby.com

It’s spring, which means it’s IEP season again. Time to get together with a team made up of my boys’ teachers, special education teacher, speech … Read More

Latina student in McAllen, Texas where iPads are increasingly used in schools. (Getty Images)

OP-ED: Digital learning is crucial to our children

By Jason Resendez, Director, LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC)

While I don’t remember much from my seventh grade geometry class, I have fond memories of trips to my middle school’s computer lab to play the computer game … Read More

Chicago teacher is accused of slapping kid in class.

Parents furious over teacher allegedly slapping their 9-year-old

By Chicago, Natalie Martinez

A Chicago family is demanding a teacher be disciplined for the slap they say she gave their 9-year-old son. The incident reportedly happened Feb. 5 at … Read More

Dyslexia is a treatable learning disability, but the key is to recognize the signs and seek help for your child.

8 things to know about dyslexia

By Dr. Joseph Sirven

My parents instilled in me the value of education in providing opportunities in life.  As a doctor, preventing and solving medical problems that can disrupt … Read More

A Christian school sued two teachers for refusing to provide proof of faith to continue working for the school.

Teachers sued over proof of their faith may test Supreme Court’s ruling

By Linda Deutsch, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawsuit by a Southern California Christian school against two former teachers who refused to provide proof of their faith could pose one … Read More

Political activist Frank Mejia, better known as "Commander Maya," reads a manifest in support of teachers protesting to demand months of unpaid salaries outside Congress in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Teachers have been demonstrating almost every day because they haven’t been paid in six months, while doctors complain about the shortage of essential medicines, gauze, needles and latex gloves. (AP Photo/Alberto Arce)

Honduras government goes over fiscal cliff, neglects services, can’t pay bills

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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Street surveillance cameras in one of the world's most dangerous cities were turned off last week because Honduras' government … Read More

Do parents need report cards just like children receive?

Opinion: Parents should get report cards too

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Turnabout is fair play, and in no arena as much as that of student academic achievement. So after several years of hashing out policies focused on … Read More