“The Educational Needs and Strengths of Mexican Youth and Families”
A Multidisciplinary
Conference
October 2 and 3, 2009 at
Teachers College, Columbia University
This conference explored the educational opportunities and experiences—from early childhood to adulthood—of Mexican youth and families in the tri-state area. The event drew over 200 conference participants including: researchers, graduate students, undergraduate students, high school students, teachers, school administrators, parents, community organizations, and representatives from the NYC Department of Education.The goal of the Faculty Working Group at Teachers College is to unify and expand our contributions to research, teaching, and service in the field of Latina/o and Latin American Education. The mission of this group is to work towards greater equity for Latina/o and Latin American populations throughout the Americas in three primary ways: first, to build knowledge in the field of education, health and psychology; second, to enhance the impact of that research by engaging directly with policy makers; and third, to apply that knowledge as we educate and promote bilingual professionals in these areas. Specifically, we have identified the following needs: