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Is diversity a goal we're falling short of regardless of the criteria we use to accept students into college? (Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images)

Opinion: Sands of diversity slip through the college hourglass

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Back when I was oblivious about what went on in underperforming public schools, I had fanciful notions that the key to encouraging social mobility … Read More

Legislators in Texas and New Mexico are trying to limit ethnic history studies, a week after a judge upheld the ban on Mexican-American studies in Arizona. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Patriotism in school is dead

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- A Pew Research Center report -- "Second-Generation Americans: A Portrait of the Adult Children of Immigrants" -- recently verified something that has … Read More

Latinos were instrumental in this year'selection outcome. Now the focus is on what legislation can be expected in the new year.

2013 Latino political wish list

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It's a New Year, a new Congress on January 3rd, and another 4 years for President Barack Obama.  Here is a look at 5 issues which are front and center for many … Read More

The U.S. wants to be the top country in college graduates by 2020; four Texas school districts pledge to educate college-ready Latino students.

Four Texas school districts sign pact, pledge “college ready” Latino students

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The San Antonio Express News reports that four local San Antonio, Texas school districts have signed and committed to a significant goal -- to follow an … Read More

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Top three college programs for Latino student success

By Alessandra Hickson

When it comes to education, we often hear about the failures.  But at the Celebracion de Excelencia in Washington D.C.,  elected officials and higher … Read More

California Department of Education adds LGBT and illegal immigration-themed books to public school's recommended reading list. (Getty images)

Opinion: Technology is a tool, not silver bullet, to bridge Latino education gap

By Elianne Ramos

When it comes to education, in spite of some refreshing news lately, Latino youth present a well documented and very troubling picture. On average, Hispanic … Read More