Spread the loveOne of the nation’s leading child-study centers, Child Trends Hispanic Institute, reports that Latino students’ reading scores for fourth and eighth grade students have increased by half a grade over the past decade. However, between 2005 and 2015, just 21 percent of fourth grade Latino students achieved the “proficient” reading level, compared to 46 percent of their non-Latino peers. This data is significant as studies indicate that achievement at fourth grade is predictive of high school graduation rates. It is estimated that by 2030, one in three U.S. students will be Hispanic. With this population being the fastest … Continue reading Latino Students’ Reading Level Progress Increases