The Latino population is the largest minority group in the United States and has the highest high school dropout rate of any ethnic group. If the U.S. is to compete in the global economy, it is important to understand factors that facilitate Latino education success.
Luna, N. and Martinez, M. 2013, A Qualitative Study Using Community Cultural Wealth to Understand the Educational Experiences of Latino College Students, Journal of Praxis in Multicultural Education. 7:1
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