Latino Youth and the Pathway to College

Outlines the pathway to and through postsecondary education for Latinos, and looks at a number of variables that offer insight into how motivated and prepared these students are for postsecondary work

Is More Better? The Impact of Postsecondary Education on the Economic and Social Well-Being of American Society

Provides a review of research literature that examines the impact of higher education on individuals and society. Looks at economic and non-economic benefits and costs associated with an increase in public investment in postsecondary education

Latino High School & Baccalaureate Graduates: A Comparison

Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Examines the primary differences between Latino and white students for those who completed a BA and other levels of education

The International Workshop on Wave Hindcasting and Forecasting and the Coastal Hazards Symposium

Following the 13th International Workshop on Wave Hindcasting and Forecasting and 4th Coastal Hazards Symposium in October 2013 in Banff, Canada, a topical collection has appeared in recent issues of Ocean Dynamics. Here we give a brief overview of the history of the conference since its inception in 1986 and of the progress made in the fields of wind-generated ocean waves and the modelling of coastal hazards before we summarize the main results of the papers that have appeared in the topical collection

From Middle School to the Workforce: Latino Students in the Educational Pipeline

Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Analyzes 1988-2000 NELS data to track students from eighth grade through high school, postsecondary education, and on to the workforce

Climate change, detection and indices

This document provides a report on aspects of the 2nd meeting of the Joint CCl/CLIVAR/JCOMM Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices

Pathways to the Bachelor's Degree for Latino Students

Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Focuses on students who attained a BA, and the major factors that had an impact on their ability to navigate the educational system

A different viewpoint on student retention

Although student retention, persistence, and graduation is a high priority for institutions and policymakers, graduation rates are not improving. Nowadays, more students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds have access to traditional higher education. In this essay, the author argues that an educational system that fails to prepare many students for higher education and the growing costs of attending college are making it more and more difficult for many students to persist and graduate. He concludes by stating that ultimately, we might need to decide, on a policy basis, who we want to go to college, who we want to succeed, and who will pay for it.DOI: 10.18870/hlrc.v4i2.21