The Latino child population is increasing at an exponential rate, expected to comprise a third of the U.S child population in 2035. However, many Latino children experience the same difficulties as other minority groups.
]This report identifies 25 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in five states as potential exemplars of effective practices for increasing the number of Latina and Latino bachelor's degree holders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (
This report discusses the diversity that is so characteristic of the adolescent ELL population and presents "promising principles and practices" that support effective instruction.
Latinos are the fast growing portion of the American workforce, yet many face challenges when it comes to finding jobs that lead to greater economic mobility.
It is vital that community colleges increase their retention and preparation of students so they can successfully transfer to a four-year institution.
There is a growing need for states to improve academic performance and language proficiency of ELLs.
The report is divided into 3 sections. The first discusses national data and demographics of both ELLs and teachers, such as English proficiency and test scores, and levels of professional development (respectively).
With an ever increasing number of immigrant workers, mostly from Latin America, entering the country there is concern about many being under-qualified and lacking credentials.
Current emphasis on teacher effectiveness in educational policy poses a challenge for the evaluation of special education teachers and English language learner (ELL) specialists.
The Obama administration has supported the expansion of charter schools, and these schools tend to be populated in disproportionately high numbers by Latinos and ELLs.