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Growing Hispanic Dilemma. Underserved Students 1 st generation Low income Students of color High School or GED White: 94% Black: 88% Hispanic: 71% College Degree White: 39% Black : 20% Hispanic: 13%. Educational Attainment.
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Growing Hispanic Dilemma • Underserved Students • 1st generation • Low income • Students of color • High School or GED • White: 94% • Black: 88% • Hispanic: 71% • College Degree • White: 39% • Black: 20% • Hispanic: 13%
Educational Attainment Source: US Census (2010) 19,616
Financial Impact order)
An Overshadowing World • College Attainment rising in every industrialized country in the World. • US led all over last 4 decades • Today some countries more than 50% are degree holders • More disturbing is all others continue to climb Starr County 12.5 Source: Organization for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD) 2008
Against All Odds • In Starr County nearly 40% of residents live below poverty level • Link to underachievement • Socio-economic issues • Budget shortfalls • Impossible choices • Pay Bills vs Education
High Aspirations • External Negative Factors • Limited “preparedness” • Educational Deficits • Financial Constraints • Internal Positive Traits • Unlimited “Vision” • Determination Surplus • Abundant Commitment
Fostering Hope • Living in an “intangible economy” • Success and Prosperity driven by knowledge • The Dream