Please see the Terms of Use for sponsored content this Site. All opinions expressed are our own. I can still vividly remember telling my Puerto Rican parents that I wanted to go to Miami for college. They said “Tu quieres ir por Menudo, ¿verdad?” (You want to go because of Menudo, right?). We all laughed. Menudo… [Read More]
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Technology in education is not a new concept. Educational CD rooms have existed for over 20 years. Touch screen monitors, internet labs and online grading systems are pretty much the norm these days in schools and colleges. We also see most universities offering hybrid programs that include all or partial courses online, entire departments dedicated… [Read More]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate announced its second year partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to launch the company’s annual Haz la U™ educational grant program now in its seventh year. To promote the importance of education among Latinos, the company will support the HHF’s Youth Awards program through its Community Service… [Read More]
As seniors gear up for their last year of school, the excitement can be contagious at home. But for parents, the stress and pressure of impending tuitions is just around the corner. That’s why we’re excited to share some news with you! This year’s Coca-Cola scholarship application is now available online at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org. Coca-Cola is… [Read More]
Is your teen headed to the dorms this year or the next? With the rate of Latino high school graduates enrolling in college surpassing that of whites, it’s likely that they’re moving into the dorms more frequently too (source: Pew Hispanic Center). The transition to life on their own can be a little daunting, from… [Read More]
Para la versión en español, favor pulsar AQUÍ. This is a special 6-week editorial series called “LifeEDU” sponsored by Coca-Cola’s #FortheDream program, where we arm parents with tips & recommendations on how to take advantage of the summer period to positively influence the transition between high school to college…and beyond. By: Tyrone Sandaal, High School… [Read More]
This is a special 6-week editorial series called “LifeEDU” sponsored by Coca-Cola’s #FortheDream program, where we arm parents with tips & recommendations on how to take advantage of the summer period to positively influence the transition between high school to college…and beyond. Yes, a college education is very expensive – even for public institutions –… [Read More]
Para la versión en inglés, oprima AQUÍ. Esta es una serie editorial especial llamado “LifeEDU,” patrocinado por el programa #FortheDream de Coca-Cola, donde brindamos a los padres hispanos consejos y recomendaciones sobre la manera de aprovechar el período de verano para influir positivamente en la transición entre la escuela secundaria a la universidad … y más allá. Los… [Read More]
For the Spanish version, please click HERE. This is a special 6-week editorial series called “LifeEDU” sponsored by Coca-Cola’s #FortheDream program, where we arm parents with tips & recommendations on how to take advantage of the summer period to positively influence the transition between high school to college…and beyond. Teens usually take advantage of the summer… [Read More]
Last week Los Tweens & Teens had the privilege of live-tweeting the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s 13th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala. We were proud to celebrate one of the largest not-for-profit organization’s supporting Hispanic American higher education. In a room full of notable honorees it was difficult not to think, in a few years… [Read More]