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The Education of Hispanics in Michigan: By Marcelo E. Siles, Ph.D. Rosemary J. Aponte, M.A. Statistical Brief No. 4 October 1995
Three themes have captured popular media attention in recent years. One is the increase in the minority and immigrant population -i.e., the "browning of America". The second encompasses real changes in the job market ranging from downsizing companies eliminating "good jobs", to the continued mechanization and/or export of low skill jobs, to the inability of business to find workers sufficiently educated to fill available positions. Both of these themes are linked with yet a third issue that has seared the national consciousness -- affirmative action. This paper will touch on these three themes in its focus on the demographic changes and educational status of Hispanics in Michigan. In a time of fierce debate about the need for affirmative action in both the educational system and the workplace, it is imperative to look at the record to see it the much talked about "level playing field" has been reached. The first questions we will explore regard the success Hispanics and other minorities have had in improving their educational attainment. Are these kids getting through the K-12 system? Are they moving successfully through postsecondary education? With affirmative action in place, what does the educational attainment of Hispanics look like? And what do the findings suggest for a day when it might not be? Before we address these questions, however, we will provide a context for our analysis. Hardcopy Price: $0.00
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