One of the challenges you face is making sure that you are meeting the needs of all of your students. When you work with diverse populations the support that one student might require can be very different from another.
Today we thought we would offer you the two resources below to help you guide your Latino students through the college admissions process. The first details the issues that many Latino students face trying to make it to graduation, and the second offers opportunities for what lies beyond.
How to Solve the Latino Dropout Crisis
Students of color have long dropped out at higher rates than white students, and this problem is most acute among Latinos, one of the fastest-growing groups in the country. There are certainly a lot of disconnected youth of color. But while the strategies targeted to this population can certainly do a lot to minimize “push” factors from schools, they may do nothing to address why many students—in particular, a critical mass of Latinos—may feel “pulled” away from school.
Best Colleges for Hispanic Students
Hispanic enrollment in colleges and universities has increased 240% since 1996 and is expected to continue to grow. Many Hispanic students are the first in their families to attend college, so it is important for them to find a support system that will help them navigate degrees, financial aid and their school and social obligations.