Latina Lista: Finally, Latino Teens are being Asked to Help Create a Solution for Dropout Crisis

Posted on: February 2nd, 2007
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“Whenever there is a problem to be solved, thousands of dollars will be spent on consultants, focus groups and meetings ”” all dedicated to trying to solve a problem that usually affects “other” people.

Take for instance the school dropout problem.

States across the country are finally feeling the panic of the loss of too many students. From Texas to North Carolina, education administrators and state government officials are scratching their heads as to what could possibly keep Latino kids in school and motivated to go to college.”

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