Research Guides: Latinxs in the South: Education

Early Childhood Bilingual and Dual Language Learners Programs

The Advantages of Bilingual and Dual Language Learners Programs in Early Childhood Education for Children from Spanish-Predominate Households
Sadie Blackshear '23

"Creating a dual language learning environment fosters appreciation for diversity and inclusion while simultaneously improving cognitive function, making it ideal for children from Spanish-predominate households across the United States, but particularly in New Destination locations."

by camknows is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Latinx Parents and Education in the South

Parental Involvement in the Latinx South
Navigating the U.S. education system for Latinx parents is a challenge. Studies have examined the ways in which they have chosen to become involved in their children's education and the factors that influence this. While their style of involvement can differ from other communities, Latinx parents’ participation is unique and can be aided by participation from the education system.

The Latinx Lack of Educational Success

The Latinx Lack of Educational Success
Francisco Duarte M. '23

The following slideshows showcase the Latinx graduates from the University of Illinois Springfield during a special ceremony.

Look Fantastic

University of Illinois Springfield 2018 Latinx Graduation!

For many Latinos, including myself, who have deplored the negative representations of Latinos and their role in the formation off mainstream culture, the apparent explosion of scholarly and artistic works created by Latinos is a welcomed and hopeful sign of legitimacy and acceptance.

-Rodriguez, Alicia P: Latino Education, Latino Movement

University of Illinois Springfield 2019 Latinx Graduation!