Date:  Monday, February 13th, 2012 Time:  2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST Cost:  $10 for HIP members; $25 for non-members (Not a member?  Receiving special rates for conferences, events and webinars is just one of the many benefits of HIP membership.  To learn more about becoming a HIP member, click here.) See below for webinar details and click here to register! The recent report released... 

Let the NCLR know!  The deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2012 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference in Las Vegas is February 6.  Click here for details and the workshop submission form.       WATCH THE VIDEO .gplus #___plusone_0, .gplus #___plusone_1,.gplus #___plusone_2, .gplus #___plusone_3, .gplus #___plusone_4, .gplus #___plusone_5, .gplus... 

The truth is that a vast majority of children who fall behind early, stay behind, leading to an increase in our nation’s dropout rates among low-income and minority students. Perhaps the most disturbing fact about this issue is that it is entirely preventable Did you know that children growing up in poverty experience a “30 million word gap” [that is to say, they enter Kindergarten knowing 30... 

Springfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Ingram announced this week the appointment of new principals at Margaret C. Ells, Sumner Avenue and Daniel B. Brunton elementary schools.   Two of the appointments are predicated on the recent retirement of Ells Principal Jose Irizarry. The third appointment promotes an “acting” principal to principal.  The appointments are effective immediately.   In... 

Motivate.  Activate.  Participate. Unite to put Springfield on the global map!  A city of arts, a city of peace.  Yes, it is possible. The Teatro V!da Ensemble is now booking their bullying prevention show (flyer below) and workshops for after-school programs, weekend events, and family nights. We offer workshops just for girls too! Workshops are also available in Spanish. Special discount if... 

Although Holyoke Public Library will be closed until January 3, while it completes its move to temporary quarters at Holyoke City Hall, patrons can still take advantage of the many free online courses which the library offers. These courses cover a wide range of subjects from foreign languages, carpentry and home repairs to auto repair. The latest course to be added to the Holyoke Library’s... 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts has scholarships available for high school students, with specific scholarships available for students of Hispanic descent. Applications are available at our website: www.rmhc-ctma.org/scholarships and are due January 27, 2012. Please see the announcement below for publication consideration and feel free to contact me with any... 

Could this be the moment we’ve been waiting for Suddenly conversations about class are erupting everywhere, from the Occupy movement and “Move your Money Day” to grassroots pressure on the Senate Super Committee. The viral slogan “We are the 99%” – and the “1% who stand with the 99%” – represents the cross-class solidarity that Class Action has worked to build. You can help... 

From left: Kristy Perry, Tuula Ryoppy-Pori, Miroslawa Lesniak, Jean Zenor, Pam Greene, Roger Dickinson, Michele Drennan, Jean Blaise, Elizabeth Carras. Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) was recently awarded a $549,458 grant from the National Science Foundation. The project, entitled “Exploring the Virtual World of Contextualized English Language Acquisition,” will help English as a... 

Springfield Stand for Children Chapter Kickoff will take place at the Basketball Hall of Fame on December 14 at 6pm. Refreshments and Childcare will be provided. Forward this to your contacts. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thanks for your cooperation and support. Ana Sanchez (413) 459-1983   .gplus #___plusone_0, .gplus...