MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart moderates a discussion on preparing Latinos for college and the 21st century workforce. It’s a nice balance of frank discussion, practical illustrations, and potential strategies. A consistent theme in the discussion is “stopping the blame.” As a community, we have to take responsibility for engaging, advancing, and monitoring our progress. Visit msnbc.com…
About six years ago I remember reading an article by demographer Steve Murdock that suggested about the United States would be facing an educational crisis if, as a nation, we failed to educate ALL of our population. Minority students who do get through high school face even greater obstacles in earning a bachelor’s degree. Because…
Jose Mas, CEO at MASTEC, sums it up nicely: But ultimately, in order for Hispanics to play a stronger role in the private sector – whether it’s sitting on corporate boards, entering fields with low Hispanic representation, improving success rates for Hispanic small businesses, or creating more employment opportunities for Hispanic workers – we, as…
There was great discussion today via the Diane Rehm Show regarding college admissions and disappearing financial aid. Many interesting topics in the hour show including how low income students are at risk – given that many take the community college path: And the reality is that in many states, university systems are putting caps on…
Some number crunching by economist Matthew Slaughter of Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business shows that only those with advanced degrees are seeing an increase in wages during this economic environment. Interestingly, I’d have to agree. Since obtaining my doctorate a couple of years ago, many more opportunities have presented themselves. Moreover, the opportunities have…
The latest SAT Scores are dismal – and at the lowest ever across all areas:
Words of wisdom from NEA Vice President, Lily Eskelsen:
The Department of Commerce just released the last report of three-part series on STEM careers. The last report here focuses on minorities in these industries. The report once again highlights the tough work ahead: This report finds that non‐Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics have been consistently underrepresented in STEM jobs over the past decade. Non‐Hispanic Black…
Marybeth Gathman at the Chronicle suggests most predominately white institutions (PWIs) might not be ready to support increased Latino enrollments at colleges and universities. Some colleges are taking notice. While HSIs are effectively addressing a growing Latino student population, questions remain about how colleges outside of traditional Latino regions will meet Latinos’ unique needs: Many…
The Washington Monthly has a great piece that sheds light on the remedial course placement process at many community colleges. A 2010 study by researchers at Northwestern University surveyed 2,000 students who took placement tests and found that 75 percent of them did not understand the significance of the tests—and two-thirds didn’t realize that remedial…
