In 2013, only 16% of Latino students held a bachelor degree while the rate for White students was 24% (McGlynn, 2014). Thus, the disparity of Latino/a representation in higher education requires additional investigation. This study investigates suppo . . .

CHAPTER 1 Introduction “In 2014, the United States will take the bold step toward improving the learning of all students: 46 states and the District of Columbia will begin to implement the Common Core State Standards, the rigorous new benchmarks aime . . .