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.
Higher Education Alone Not Enough for the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Hispanics
If you think higher education alone might be the key to achieving economic security in the face of economic downturns, think again. Despite the record number of Hispanics attending college, higher education did not protect their wealth from the financial turmoil of the last economic downturn.
VIDEO: Application Window for the High School Diploma Initiative is Closing Soon
This week marks one month since the launch of the High School Diploma Initiative (HSDI), a program of The LIBRE Institute, and applications continue to come in.
The Changing Face of America’s High School Dropouts
Fewer students are dropping out of high school today than in generations past, and that is cause for celebration. This is particularly true for Hispanic students, whose dropout rate has fallen dramatically to just under 12 percent. However this trend masks a disturbing reality.
Charter Schools Boost Hispanic Student Performance
When Hispanic families are empowered to choose the best education for their children, their children succeed. In this chart from the LIBRE Institute, we analyzed the increase in the number of students meeting academic standards in charter schools compared to public schools in communities across the US.
