Program inspires Latinos in Georgia

Posted on: July 13th, 2006
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““The most challenging issue facing Latino youth is for Latinos to stay in school,” wrote a participant in one of his six LYLP application essays. “There are only few Hispanics that are able to make it into college, and there are fewer who reach a doctorate degree.”

Darlene Rodriguez, the Fanning Institute faculty member in charge of the program, said by 2025, Latinos are estimated to comprise 25 percent of the Georgia population. Consequently, she said the program is important to let the fastest-growing minority in the nation know they can go to college.”

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