Inclusivity

ALAS Collaborates with Scholastic to Develop a Collection of Books Inspired by Latino Culture

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Time Stamp: March 21, 2023 8:00 AM - Modified On: March 21, 2023 - Published By:
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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has partnered with Scholastic to create a collection of books that celebrate Latino culture. The collaboration aims to provide children with a diverse range of literature that reflects their heritage and promotes cultural awareness.The ALAS-Scholastic partnership comes at a time when the need for diverse representation in children's literature is more important than ever. According to a study by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, only 5% of children's books published in 2019 featured Latino characters. This lack of representation can have a

Exploring the Need for Gender Inclusivity in the Fintech Industry on International Women’s Day (Jamel Derdour)

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Time Stamp: March 6, 2023 7:04 AM - Modified On: March 6, 2023 - Published By:
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The financial technology (fintech) industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with the global market estimated to be worth over $309 billion by 2022. However, despite this growth, the industry is still largely dominated by men. This is especially true in leadership roles, where women are significantly underrepresented. International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to recognize the need for gender inclusivity in the fintech industry and to take steps to ensure that women are given equal opportunities to succeed.The lack of gender inclusivity in the fintech industry is