Roughly one out of every 13 children in the New York City public school system is now homeless. This shocking information was uncovered in a new report by the New York City Public School System on its homeless student population. These numbers include students living in the public shelter system as well as in other “temporary” living situations, such as staying with friends or relatives. The report, entitled “Not Reaching the Door: Homeless Students Face Many Hurdles on the Way to School,” found that the majority of the programs that were designed to help these transient students are “insufficient” or “poorly executed.” In New York City (28.82% Latino population), this group of students is already at high risk and they now face very tall educational obstacles. Figuring ...
Across the nation, 17% of college students were diagnosed with or treated for anxiety problems during the 2015-2016 calendar year, The Wall Street Journal reports. Of this group, nearly 14% were diagnosed or treated for depression. This number is up significantly from a 2011 survey by the American College Health Association and counselors on campus are reporting seeing more “serious illnesses.” There is also a rise in the number of students who are enrolling with pre-existing psychiatric histories. The reason for this unprecedented surge is unclear. Therapists and college counselors have speculated that factors ranging from the economy and rising tuition rates to the impact of social media have led to the current rise in mental health issues. “Students are overwhelmed with ...
Diversity is becoming more and more of a conscious thought in the minds of everyone in higher education, especially when it comes to the nation's rapidly growing Latino population. Latinos have made great strides in attaining college degrees in recent years, however, they still lag behind most ethnic and racial groups in obtaining higher education degrees. At the University of Michigan, a new plan looks to take steps to help Latinos and other minorities better navigate the college experience and earn degrees, the Associated Press reports. The university, located in Ann Arbor, Mich. (4.6% Latino population), has committed $85 million over the next five seasons to implementing programs that will help incoming minority freshmen adjust to the college life and develop skills that will ...
The college enrollment numbers for Latinos have steadily risen in recent years. However, Latino students still lag behind other racial and ethnic groups in obtaining two- and four-year degrees. In an effort to curb this trend, the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) has determined that addressing strategies at an institutional level are needed to help Latino students. “It is up to us to identify the challenges community college Latino students face but also to let them know there is hope,” said Maria Harper-Marinick, chancellor of the Maricopa Community College District and NCCHC president. In order to reduce health disparities, it is critical to address inequities in programs, practices, and policies. Join our site, connect with others, and get ...
Even though more Latinos are obtaining college education than ever before, they still lag behind other groups in obtaining four-year degrees. Through 2014, just 15% of Latinos (age 25-29) have a bachelor’s degree or higher. At Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ (55.6% Latino population), more than one-third of students currently enrolled in higher education are the first in their family to attend college. It has also been found that nearly 90% often spend up to six years in college; many never graduate with a degree. A new program looks to change that, The Daily Targum reports. RU-1st is a new program focused on increasing graduation rates of first-generation, high-need or underrepresented students. The program was started in the hopes of “sparking conversations on issues ...
Florida International University (FIU), in Miami, Fla. (70.7% Latino population), has been recognized as the four-year institution that has awarded the most degrees to Latinos in the country. Taking into account degrees conferred up until the 2014-2015 school year, Florida International had awarded 5,754 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to Latino students. A story entitled: “The 25th Annual Top 100 Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral Degrees Conferred” online magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education compiled the list. California State University, Fullerton (CSU-Fullerton), in Fullerton, Calif. (34.7% Latino population) was identified as the school that had awarded the second most degrees to Latinos. During the same time period, the school awarded 2,704 degrees to ...
From age 2 to 5, nearly 1 in 7 Latino boys are obese; by middle school, these rates go up to 22%. These facts and more about the overall health and education of young Latino males are discussed in a new report from the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families. The status is particularly important as Latino children currently make up nearly 25% of the all children in the United States and by 2050 are projected to be nearly 30%. With nearly half of all children male, how Latino boys and young men fare has a great impact overall on the country’s social and economic well-being. In order to reduce health disparities, it is critical to address inequities in programs, practices, and policies. Join our site, connect with others, and get involved. Other ...
Many people know vaccines can help keep infants and children healthy during the early childhood years. But vaccines are just as important for when children grow into adolescence, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As children grow, protection from some childhood vaccinations begins to wear off. Other vaccinations also work better when they’re given during adolescence. Latinos and other racial/ethnic minorities face barriers to immunizations that range from a lack of knowledge about their importance, to cultural and language differences to limited access to these preventative services, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend four important vaccines that ...
Latino boys and young men are an often overlooked segment of our population. But it's important to understand the health habits and trends among Latino males, such as educational status, mental and physical health, chronic diseases, substance use, and more. Let’s use #SaludTues on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, to tweet about ideas and solutions to help address the needs of Latino boys and young men: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: "The Health & Education of Latino Boys & Young Men"
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 20 2016
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: @NRCHispanic, @HispanicEd, and @MBK_Alliance We will open up the discussion to everyone so you all can share your insights, experiences, and ...
