Approximately 1 in 4 Hispanic students reported frequently or occasionally experiencing discrimination, harassment, disrespect, and feelings of being unsafe

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“More Hispanic students are seeking educational opportunities after high school, with a notable upswing over the past decade in the percentage of Hispanics earning degrees. But the pandemic brought unfortunate setbacks to Hispanic enrollment, and a new study also reveals other alarming hurdles many Hispanic students face on their educational journeys.

Hispanic students are more likely to feel discriminated against than any other racial or ethnic group, the Lumina Foundation – Gallup State of Higher Education 2022 study found. Approximately 1 in 4 Hispanic students reported frequently or occasionally experiencing discrimination, harassment, disrespect, and feelings of being unsafe.

These distressing statistics underscore an urgent need to improve learning after high school for this fast-growing group of students.

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Education must be free from discrimination and harassment. Institutions, policymakers, and communities must work collaboratively to provide a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

Here are a few ways colleges, universities, and credential programs can address the challenges faced by Hispanic students:

• Strengthen policies for reporting, resolving, and protecting against issues of harassment and discrimination.

• Embrace initiatives aimed at improving diversity and inclusion.”

https://www.luminafoundation.org/news-and-views/one-quarter-of-hispanic-students-face-discrimination-leading-many-to-consider-leaving-college/

Submitted November 23, 2023 at 12:14AM by Old_Kaleidoscope835 https://ift.tt/2SiUdrW