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• 52% of Hispanics nationwide would give their Pubic School system a grade of “A” or “B” and 38% give their public school system a grade of “D” of “F”

• 59% of Hispanic parents report that they help their children with their homework everyday

• 42% of Hispanic parents say that they meet with their child’s teacher once a month

• Some of the primary reasons for poor performance from Latino students in school are:

• Quick behavioral or learning disability labels placed on the students (51%)

• Weaker English skills than non-Latino students (47%)

• Racial stereotypes resulting in lower expectations from Latino students (43%)

• 95% of Latino parents say it is imperative that their child goes to college