Building Up Barriers
Florida Students Want Public School Choice, Too
When most people think of school choice, they imagine vouchers, education savings accounts, or charter schools – in short, private school choice options. For families in Florida, this makes sense; the state
Federal Student Loans to Blame for Nearly All of Rise in College Tuition
According to a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the vast majority of the increase in college tuition rates over the past 20 years has been caused
Virginia Looks to the Future of School Choice
National School Choice week has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that the conversation and focus on increasing educational options for students and parents is over. In fact, in
Another Year, Another Obamacare Mandate
It’s the New Year, and many are seizing this fresh start as an opportunity to plan for the future, setting themselves new goals to achieve a happy, healthy life. Personal
Despite Progress, the No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Fails on School Choice
Last week, The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB). The U.S.
Want to Hurt the Poor? Stop the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program
If you want to hurt the poor, take away their access to a quality education. If this sounds cruel and morally unacceptable, that’s because it is. However, that is exactly
School Choice, Charter Schools Help Give English Language Learners the Tools for Success
It's that time of year again. During "Back to School" season, many children in the U.S. are nervous about doing well in new classes, meeting new teachers, and seeing old
School choice will help Texas Hispanics
(This article was originally published in San Antonio Express-News)
Despite popular support among families, the Legislature missed a critical opportunity this year to pass meaningful legislation to expand school choice
Why Hillary Clinton’s Education Plan Doesn’t Fool Millennials
(This article was originally published in Elite Daily)
Hillary Clinton revealed her strategy to win Millennial support last week, with a plan to pour $350 billion into public colleges to make
La importancia de estudiar
(This was originally published in Diario Las Americas)
Decir que la mayor parte de los latinos que venimos a vivir a los Estados Unidos lo hacemos en busca del sueño
Nevada Leads The Nation By Empowering Families Through Universal School Choice
This month, Nevada's governor signed the nation's first universal school choice program into law. This program will dramatically expand educational choice for all families, including the thousands of Hispanic families
Texas House Fails to Pass School Choice
Texas House Fails to Pass School Choice
Politics threatens the future of school choice in Florida
The fate of greater Education al choice in the sunshine state hangs in the balance as both chambers of the Florida legislatures
Texas on Track to Make State History in Education
With a little over forty days left in the Texas 84th legislative session, the House and Senate are in full swing. There are many pieces of legislation this session that
“Free” Community College fails to address challenges of Hispanic students.
During the State of the Union address, President Obama announced a plan to make community college free for students as a tool to expand access to higher Read more
What do we want? School choice! When do we want it? Now!
What do we want? School choice! When do we want it? Now!
Imagine a world where parents can decide where their children go to school instead of
Charter Schools Boost Hispanic Student Performance
(This article was originally published by The LIBRE Institute)
State of the Union optimism on education does not paint full picture of the Hispanic education gap
President Obama's almost celebratory claim during the State of the Union that the U.S. high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high was based on accurate numbers, but as
Future of Hispanic Student Success Hangs on Florida Governor Race
(This article was originally published in Spanish in Diario Las Américas)
Future of Hispanic Student Success Hangs on Florida Governor Race
LIBRE Infographic: Making a Better Future for Our Children
To achieve the American Dream, Hispanics want a first class education for our children with more choices to ensure that our kids are reaching their full potential.
Student Loan Debt Hurts More Than Just Our Wallets, It Hurts This Nation’s Future
(This article was originally published on Elite Daily)
Did you ever think that going to college would make you worse off than you were when you first started applying?
Innovation in Higher Education set to benefit non-traditional Hispanic students
Innovation in Higher Education set to benefit non-traditional Hispanic students.