On this day of remembrance, we honor the lives lost on 9/11, the families forever changed, and the courage of first responders. Their sacrifice reminds us of our responsibility to protect the future of this nation. That future depends on education.

And yet, breaking news reveals that the U.S. Department of Education will end funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions, impacting hundreds of colleges nationwide.

In Dr. Mordecai’s latest article with Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, he discusses why dismantling Hispanic-Serving Institutions is a direct threat to the future of America’s workforce.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15755035/why-dismantling-hispanic-serving-institutions-is-a-direct-attack-on-americas-workforce

On 9/11, we are reminded that America is strongest when we stand united. Education is the foundation of that unity. We cannot afford to let it be dismantled.