Latino Population

Number of Latinos in poverty, household income drops

Number of Latinos in poverty, household income drops The number of Hispanics in poverty in the United States dropped by 1.2 percent from 2010 to 2011 - the largest drop of any group - but overall 1 of 4 Latinos remain stuck among America's poorest.

Charter school options for Latinos gain attention due to Chicago teachers’ strike

Charter school options for Latinos gain attention due to Chicago teachers’ strike With Chicago public school teachers on strike, Latino families may be the hardest hit, as outside of the public school space, many Latino families traditionally haven’t had many other options for elementary and secondary education.

Despite tests, Latino students still lagging

Despite tests, Latino students still lagging After years of effort and millions of dollars spent, Latinos high school students are still not prepared for college level work, according to results from the college entrance exam known was the ACT.

Romney gains among Latinos post-convention

Romney gains among Latinos post-convention After having many prominent Latinos take to the stage at the RNC Convention, the impreMedia/Latino Decisions tracking poll finds a noticeable bump in support for Romney and Republicans among Latinos.

Over 800 Latino delegates ready to rally for Obama as Democratic convention begins today

Over 800 Latino delegates ready to rally for Obama as Democratic convention begins today As Latinos take center stage tonight — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will be the first Hispanic to give the keynote address at the Democratic convention — Latino Democrats say the stakes are high.

More Hispanic children with autism remain undiagnosed

More Hispanic children with autism remain undiagnosed UC Davis MIND Institute released this week a study comparing the development of Hispanic and non-Hispanic children and found a higher percentage of Hispanic children often have undiagnosed developmental delays, or autism.

Latino activists condemn ‘Seniores and Senoritas’ day

Latino activists condemn ‘Seniores and Senoritas’ day News spread last week of an investigation into "Seniores and Senoritas" day, held at an Anaheim Hills high school where students dressed up as immigration agents and gang members.

White House Official says Latino education is the “biggest civil rights issue” of our generation

White House Official says Latino education is the “biggest civil rights issue” of our generation White House officials said the country cannot have a strong economy without an educated Latino population during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday.

Childhood obesity, inactivity top concerns for Hispanics (Video)

Childhood obesity, inactivity top concerns for Hispanics (Video) Hispanics feel obesity and lack of exercise are the biggest issues affecting children in their communities, according to results from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

Culturally sensitive mental health treatments for young Latinas that work

Culturally sensitive mental health treatments for young Latinas that work Latina adolescents must not only deal with typical teenage problems, they must also navigate the role of their ethnicity in their identity. Their rates of depression and suicide are high.

Sesame Street holds open casting call in search of a new ‘Amigo’ (Video)

Sesame Street holds open casting call in search of a new ‘Amigo’ (Video) For the first time in the shows’ 43-year history, “Sesame Street” held an open casting call, to search for the perfect Latino actor to join the puppet family.

Latinos are the largest minority group on college campuses

Latinos are the largest minority group on college campuses Latinos have achieved a significant milestone – for the first time ever, young Latinos make up a record 16.5 percent of U.S. college students, matching Hispanics’ overall population representation (16.5 percent).

Face the Facts: College degrees pay off—and Latinos lag (Video)

Face the Facts: College degrees pay off—and Latinos lag (Video) A worker with just a high school diploma is twice as likely to be unemployed as a worker with a college degree, according to the newest installment of the Face the Facts initiative by the George Washington University School.

Latinas leaving the nest sooner than men

Latinas leaving the nest sooner than men According to a study by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) in 2007, before the recession, 12 percent of Latino men returned home. The figure has now grown to 21 percent. For Latinas the figure only increased from 9 to 11 percent.

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