{"id":1,"date":"2024-12-19T09:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T15:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/empower\/?page_id=1"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T02:48:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/empower\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">We work to empower the academic and psychological outcomes for Latine\/x multilingual children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-17-at-3.58.42\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-17-at-3.58.42\u202fPM.png 876w, https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-17-at-3.58.42\u202fPM-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-17-at-3.58.42\u202fPM-768x840.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-17-at-3.58.42\u202fPM-82x90.png 82w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The EMPOWER Lab<\/strong> develops culturally and linguistically responsive interventions for Latine\/x multilingual youths and families. Our interventions support Latine\/x youths and families&#8217; strengths and resilience in school, home, and community settings. By incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive strategies, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our approach fosters deeper connections with Latine\/x students and families by valuing their cultural backgrounds, languages, and experiences. We use community-participatory research to support the Latine\/x community. We are dedicated to creating an environment where Latine\/x students and families feel valued and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By embracing cultural diversity, we aim to enhance educational experiences and outcomes. We engage directly with the Latine\/x community to identify needs, challenges, and opportunities. Through participatory research, community members actively contribute to the development and evaluation of our research programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to join us in our mission to support and uplift the Latine\/x community. Whether you are a student, parent, educator, or community member, there are many ways to get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteer:<\/strong> Share your time and skills to support our programs and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner:<\/strong> Collaborate with us to create a stronger network of support for the Latine\/x students in schools and community organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for Latine\/x students and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the EMPOWER lab!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We work to empower the academic and psychological outcomes for Latine\/x multilingual children and families. 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