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More Hispanics go to college after high school, but less actually graduate

Jul 7, 2014, 1:16 PM 0

By Jessica Salcedo Borderzine EL PASO — Eight years ago, when 24-year-old Rosalie Aguirre moved from Durango, México to El Paso to receive an education, she had no idea of the multiple steps she would have to take to…

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More boys and minorities delay high school graduation

May 29, 2014, 4:25 PM 0

By Beth Salamon Futurity More students, particularly boys and minorities, are taking longer than the typical four years to graduate from high school, new research shows. A study shows a growing trend of high school students graduating well after…

Life Issues

College programs that work helping Latino students achieve graduation success

Oct 3, 2012, 3:44 PM 0

LatinaLista — The challenges facing Latino students who want a 4-year degree are more than just being able to afford college tuition and books. There are a host of obstacles that can range from not receiving the proper instruction…