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http://latinoedbeat.org/2011/12/01/study-highlights-academic-hurdles-latino-students-face/
Study Highlights Academic Hurdles Latino Students Face
A new report looking at Latino achievement levels from the Council of the Great City Schools covers some familiar territory: lower reading proficiency rates on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, greater dropout rates and risks, lower levels of “readiness to learn.”
But “Today’s Promise, Tomorrow’s Future: The Social and Educational Factors Contributing to the Outcomes of Hispanics in Urban Schools” also includes some interesting tidbits that often escape the scrutiny of education reporters.
According to the report, Latino students take fewer Advanced Placement courses and score lower on SAT and ACT exams, putting them at greater risk of not getting into college. For example, only 20 percent of Latinos took an AP exam in 2010, compared to 60 percent of white students.
Since college recruiters are increasingly considering AP classes and exam scores as criteria for admission, the lack of advanced courses can pose major obstacles for students planning to go to college. Are Latino students simply not enrolling in available classes, or do the schools they attend not offer AP courses? Do their families lack the money for exam fees? If so, do schools offer financial help for struggling students?
For the full article from Latino Ed Beat go here:
http://latinoedbeat.org/2011/12/01/study-highlights-academic-hurdles-latino-students-face/
