A Latino community in need of better educational opportunity
Latinos for Educational Advocacy in Danbury
Throughout the history of the United States, new immigrant communities have had to struggle to achieve equality and proper representation in our society. Today, as the Latino community has become the largest minority group in the country, this struggle continues.
State Sen. Dennis Bradley.
In Danbury, where a majority of the student population is increasingly of Latino descent, their struggle for equality is gaining momentum. This community continues to be underserved, and its struggle for more representation and resources has garnered increased urgency. The lack of opportunity has created a scenario where many Latino students are struggling to achieve. And Latino professionals have had a difficult time breaking down barriers to gain adequate access to employment opportunities. With a dismal percentage of Latino teachers and administrators and a high dropout rate of English La
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Why turn down a $25 million school donation when Danbury students need so much help?
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I have lived in Danbury for two years and am excited to raise my kids here. My family moved here from the Bronx in New York City because we needed a better life where the schools are in touch with students and we don’t have to pay as much in taxes. My family has loved living in Danbury and my children have loved their teachers.
As more families like mine have moved to Danbury, our schools have gotten more crowded and teachers haven’t been able to pay as much attention to individual students. Then COVID-19 came and our schools couldn’t host in-person classes for months and many families like mine in Danbury, who cannot afford tutors or additional educational opportunities, felt their children slip behind in schools.
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