Hispanics at bottom of 'Education Totem Pole'
Very interesting article and definetly something to be concerned about.
The most important quote in the article:
The most important quote in the article:
Stopping immigration won't reduce the number of Hispanics
already here, says Roberto Suro, director of the Pew Hispanic Center.
"Regardless of what happens to immigration flows, there
is a huge second generation of Latinos," Suro says.
"Regardless of what happens to immigration flows, there
is a huge second generation of Latinos," Suro says.
In my opinion, there are more than just language barriers impeeding the Hispanic community from getting a good education. One example can be the socio-economic troubles that the U.S faces. This definetly contributes to such lagging in education among Hispanics. Hispanics are a minority, and yes, there has been in icrease in a Hispanic middle-class but regardless, there is still a low percentage of Hipanics in white collar U.S. I see this on a daily basis when I go to work or walk around San Francisco.
"Good education" = money... and attending a university is very costly.
Instead of being concerned with international affairs, the U.S needs to take care of the problems at home. These kids are the future of the U.S, and we must take more notice and do something about it. What do you think in response to this?
posted by Maria @ 1:17 PM
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