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    According to the Pew Hispanic Center‚ the rate of high school dropouts that are Hispanic is staggeringly higher than other ethnic groups. Furthermore‚ the rate of dropouts that go on to get a GED is also significantly lower. Some 41% of Hispanics are high school dropouts‚ and of that 41% only 1 in 10 gets a GED. In an interview with Dr. Rosemary Gonzalez‚ she was told the statistics from this article‚ and asked to comment on her thought in general about the level of Hispanic drop out. Dr. Gonzalez

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    A lot of America’s food may have been very hazardous‚ but there were no laws or guidelines on how food and drugs should be manufactured in the early 1900s. During the progressive era‚ people began to worry about the things that might have contaminated food while being processed. People became scared to eat‚ because they never knew if their food might have been contaminated. Albert Beveridge gave the president‚ Theodore Roosevelt‚ the book “The Jungle.” He was disgusted and knew something had

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    Causes of High School Dropouts: High school dropouts of today’s generation are very alarming and disappointing to see the amount of teens that have made the ultimate decision to give up. Teenagers suffering from drug addiction‚ alcoholism‚ pregnancy or financial problems are very likely to drop out. These all lead students into believing there is no reason to try any longer. Dropping out of high school is a negative decision‚ but can be prevented very easily. Bad decision making on teens parts

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    challenges faced when speaking of the constitutionality of the sb1070 law. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. This amendment requires that any warrant must be done with a purpose or reason. The law specifically states that law enforcement officers cannot stop an individual because of suspicion of unlawful activity‚ or because of national origin‚ race‚ or color. The right of the people to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers‚ and

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    2012 Title of Essay College is an institution or establishment that provides higher levels of education or specialized training‚ be it vocational‚ or for a profession. There are many good reasons to stay in school and complete these programs and earn a degree. However‚ many students will endure the process of enrollment at the beginning of a semester‚ but soon thereafter fall short of themselves and eventually drop out. We often see high enrollment and low graduation rates. There are a variety

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    The Plight of African-American Males Staheen Murray Empire State College College Writing Lisa Mastrangelo April 20‚ 2011 The issue amongst this group is the dropout rate that has affected this group in epidemic proportions. Due to oppression discrimination and racism the African American in America is still struggling for meritocracy today. With the of lack of education‚ poverty and imprisonment‚ the Black male is now being considered an endangered species. With

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    Deciding a major in college is not always easy. However‚ it is always important to choose carefully because whichever major a new college student chooses will determine the career they will have for the rest of their life. College majors should be chosen carefully‚ and there are a lot of factors that help people decide what to go for. Interests play a great role in choosing a major. It is usually easier to choose depending on the person’s preference or personal taste. Job availability also influences

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    High School Dropouts Outline Thesis Statement: More and more students drop out each year. Those who dropped out have various reasons. The alarming rates of drop outs have led them to a bleak future wherein such incident requires the attention and immediate action of various school authorities. a. Major factors for leaving school • Was not motivated or inspired • Classes were not interesting • Missed too many days and could not catch up • Spent time with people who were not interested in

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    Donna Sullivan ENGL 0309 10 March 24‚ 2013 College Major Choosing a college major is not as easy as it sounds. There is a process future students should choose‚ or not choose‚ to follow. By following this process this student is more than likely going to find a major suit for them. Selecting a major that interest you is very important. A student should base this on their interests‚ personality‚ skills‚ and values. Normally what someone majors in is something they enjoy doing. Most of the

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    High Dropout Rates Negatively Affect Students and the Nation High School Dropouts‚ 2013 Listen The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington‚ DC-based national policy and advocacy organization that works to improve education policy in America. America pays dearly for its high school dropouts. When young people do not graduate from high school the economic impact is extensive. For the dropout‚ wages remain significantly lower throughout their lives. The country’s overall economy

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