Latino Education and Economic Progress: Running Faster but Still Behind
Abstract
In America, the Latino story reflects the intergenerational striving of families and cultures to achieve full inclusion. Latinos have a long way to go in achieving educational and economic equality. Lagging college degree attainment has led Latinos to become stuck in the middle-wage tiers of the labor market. With the right information and guidance, Latinos can keep running faster and achieve full inclusion in the diverse American family.
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