The Latino Education Crisis: The Consequences of Failed Social Policies

At this forum, Dr. Patricia Gándara, presented findings from the newly released book The Latino Education Crisis: The Consequences of Failed Social Policies, which she co-authored.  In this book she argues that the education of Latino youth constitutes a critical policy imperative bearing economic and social implications. The Latino Education Crisis outlines educational gaps between Latinos and other students, refutes myths about the Latino population, provides specific examples of effective program models, and makes policy recommendations.  A panel of respondents presented their suggestions and discussed the policy implications of the book’s key findings.