Traditionally, Yonkers schools have been heavily immigrant, with little money allocated to educate the children of the working poor. The thought that an educated worker can be trouble still informs their choices. more>
At their son’s college graduation, David’s parents realized he was one of a scant few Hispanics on the graduation roll. Only 16 percent of Hispanic youths receive a university degree by the time they reach the age of 29. What does this figure tell us? more>