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Latino Male Symposium Report
As part of the first phase of the Latino Male High School/College Achievement Program directed by Arizona State University’s Center for Community Development and Civil Rights, a symposium was held in Phoenix on June 22-23, 2007. The goal was to gather a wide array of theorists, academics and practitioners from across the nation involved in research and hands-on educational programs aimed at addressing ways to reduce the educational achievement gap of among Latinos. More than 40 experts took part in the event.
The following is a summary report of the key findings and recommendations gathered during the symposium.
The comparatively lower levels of educational achievement among American Latinos at nearly every grade along the educational pipeline have been well documented. Compared to non-Latinos, Latinos are less likely to attend pre-school, excel academically and graduate from high school. They also are less likely to be placed in advanced academic tracks (even when they are qualified) and enroll in college. These problems pervade the Hispanic community, though they are increasingly acute among Latino males.
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Civil Rights Forum featuring Rev. Al Sharpton - Oct 16
