Hispanics, like all Americans, know that a quality education is the key to a brighter future. And the best education is one that’s personalized to a child’s unique needs, learning styles and abilities. That’s why every family should be able to choose the right school for their students, whether it’s public, private, charter or homeschooling. Every child is different, and …
The LIBRE Institute Announces National School Choice Week Events
(Washington, D.C.) – Beginning on January 21, teachers, families, students, and others will commemorate National School Choice Week around the country. National School Choice Week was established in 2011 to help raise awareness about educational options available to help students succeed, and to highlight the benefits of school choice. Tens of thousands of events have been held around the nation …
Crushing Debt Forcing Hispanics to Delay American Dream
That number has risen to 35 percent, now with an estimated 2.3 million Hispanic students attending either two or four-year colleges. Yet, with rising enrollment comes the burden of paying the rising cost of tuition, and for many Hispanics, this is beginning to put the American Dream out of reach.
Involved Parents Hold the Key to Academic Success
As the summer days become shorter and school supplies begin lining stores in anticipation for fall, many parents will soon begin planning for the start of the new school year. In addition to the new school clothes and colorful folders for students, parents should not forget to plan for their involvement in their child’s education itself.
If We Don’t Improve Education, We Won’t See Any Progress
If John F. Kennedy were alive today, he would have looked at the state of the Hispanic community and concluded that it was time to put more focus on education.
Texas Parents Limited on School Options
For families in Texas, parents are still left with limited options on where to send their children.
Hispanics Benefit from Expanding School Choice: A Case in Denver
With National School Choice Week officially underway, parents in Colorado will have the opportunity to learn more about what exactly school choice is at an event set to take place in Denver on January 31st.
All Students Benefit From Arizona School Choice
School choice is a movement that emphasizes options in education, setting up both gifted and struggling students alike for future success by putting our children first and allowing them to live up to their full potential.
Thousands to Rally in Defense of School Choice in Florida
In a major demonstration tomorrow in Tallahassee, thousands of parents, students, teachers, activists, and faith leaders are expected to rally in protest of a controversial lawsuit targeting Florida’s private school voucher program, which provides scholarships to children from low-income families.
When Going to College Looks Like Climbing Mount Everest
A college education has never before been so instrumental in helping U.S. students achieve economic prosperity. However, for many low-income and non-traditional Hispanic students, going to college remains a seemingly insurmountable challenge, especially because there are so many factors that influence a decision that carries a huge economic burden.
