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New study highlights link between below-average Latina and black readers with higher rates of teen pregnancies

Nov 1, 2012, 2:58 PM 0

LatinaLista — Not being able to read is a blow to anyone’s self-esteem. It’s been known to be a huge factor among school dropouts but until now no one has documented how low literacy rates may be one of…

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Latinos comprise largest share of “Below Basic” literacy rates

Mar 2, 2010, 5:18 PM 1

LatinaLista On the heels of the President’s address of the dismal dropout rates, the nation is supposed to be observing today Read Across America Day 2010. For those students who have dropped out of school or who are struggling…