_ About a fourth of the people who took the GED test in 2013 were Latino, the largest share since 2003.

_ The graduation rate for Hispanics, different than the dropout rate, was up to 76 percent to 2012, a 15 percentage point increase from 2006.


Guarantee full funding for Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).  Pair 
 full funding with additional federal resources to meet the needs of special populations of 
 students (e.g., English Language Learners, low-income students
 
 Work with states to attract, support, and retain a diverse and qualified teaching staff in 
 high-poverty schools, including high schools.
 
 1.  Secure policy incentives to recruit and retain teachers who are specifically trained and 
 credentialed to teach this student population.
 2.   Make sure school districts provide schools with adequate instructional materials in 
 English and in students’ primary languages. 
 3.   Advocate for improved school facilities and schools that are safe for employees and 
 students.