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.