The Latino Education Crisis

by

Patricia Ga’ndara

Quick Summary 

“They’re the fastest-growing ethnic group but the most poorly educated. Do we have what it takes to close the Gap?”

College Grads

Following is he percent of 25 to 29 year olds, by ethnicity, receiving a bachelor’s degree or higher:

White              37%

Black              21%

Latino             12%

And this gap has been widening over the years.

Behind At the Start

Following are the scores of Kindergarteners by ethnic group:

Ethnic Group            Reading-Highest Quartile            Reading-Lowest Quartile

White                          30%                                                   18%

Black                          15%                                                    34%

Latino                        15%                                                   42%

Mother’s Education

It is difficult for parents to prepare their children for college when they themselves do not have the education.

Ethnic Group            Less than High School       High School              BS or Higher

White                          5.9%                                       29%                            31.7%

Black                          18.2%                                     34.4%                         15.3%

Latino                         41.3%                                     28.6%                         9.9%

This is just the beginning. Read the full report to get the big picture.

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb10/vol67/num05/The-Latino-Education-Crisis.aspx